Banned in EU

P-Phenetidine

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

What does it do?

P-Phenetidine 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.

P-Phenetidine is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1203), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is P-Phenetidine?

P-Phenetidine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.

Is P-Phenetidine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does P-Phenetidine do in cosmetic products?

P-Phenetidine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.

What is the CAS number of P-Phenetidine?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for P-Phenetidine is 156-43-4 / 659-34-7.

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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