Banned in EU

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:

  • Hair dyeing

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

  • 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