Banned in EU

M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate

A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

1,3-Benzenediamine sulfate (1:1)

What does it do?

M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Hair dyeing

    colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1204), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate?

M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,3-Benzenediamine sulfate (1:1)

Is M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate do in cosmetic products?

M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.

What is the CAS number of M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for M-Phenylenediamine Sulfate is 541-70-8.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010