Allowed in EU

N,n'-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nitro-P-Phenylenediamine

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

What is it?

2,2'-[(2-Nitro-1,4-phenylene)diimino]bisethanol

What does it do?

N,n'-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nitro-P-Phenylenediamine 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

N,n'-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nitro-P-Phenylenediamine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is N,n'-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nitro-P-Phenylenediamine?

N,n'-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nitro-P-Phenylenediamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2,2'-[(2-Nitro-1,4-phenylene)diimino]bisethanol

Is N,n'-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nitro-P-Phenylenediamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. N,n'-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nitro-P-Phenylenediamine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does N,n'-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nitro-P-Phenylenediamine do in cosmetic products?

N,n'-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nitro-P-Phenylenediamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.

What is the CAS number of N,n'-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nitro-P-Phenylenediamine?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for N,n'-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nitro-P-Phenylenediamine is 84041-77-0.

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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: 28/07/2020