Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Methyl-p-phenylenediamine sulphate (CI 76042)
What does it do?
Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate 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
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 9a). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate?
Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Methyl-p-phenylenediamine sulphate (CI 76042)
Is Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate do in cosmetic products?
Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Toluene-2,5-Diamine Sulfate is 615-50-9.
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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