Tetrahydro-6-Nitroquinoxaline
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing, light stabilizer in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Quinoxaline, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6-nitro-
What does it do?
Tetrahydro-6-Nitroquinoxaline is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair dyeing
colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment
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Light stabilizer
protects a cosmetic formulation from degradation by UV light, extending its shelf life
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Tetrahydro-6-Nitroquinoxaline is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1240), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tetrahydro-6-Nitroquinoxaline?
Tetrahydro-6-Nitroquinoxaline is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Quinoxaline, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6-nitro-
Is Tetrahydro-6-Nitroquinoxaline allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Tetrahydro-6-Nitroquinoxaline is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tetrahydro-6-Nitroquinoxaline do in cosmetic products?
Tetrahydro-6-Nitroquinoxaline is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing, light stabilizer.
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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