Banned in EU

N-Methoxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine Hcl

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

What is it?

1,4-Benzenediamine, N-Methoxyethyl, Hydrochloride

What does it do?

N-Methoxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine Hcl 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.

N-Methoxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine Hcl is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1226), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is N-Methoxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine Hcl?

N-Methoxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine Hcl is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,4-Benzenediamine, N-Methoxyethyl, Hydrochloride

Is N-Methoxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine Hcl allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. N-Methoxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine Hcl is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does N-Methoxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine Hcl do in cosmetic products?

N-Methoxyethyl-P-Phenylenediamine Hcl is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.

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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