Toluene-3,4-Diamine
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
4-methyl-o-phenylenediamine (CI 76042)
What does it do?
Toluene-3,4-Diamine 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 banned in the European Union.
Toluene-3,4-Diamine is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1313), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Toluene-3,4-Diamine?
Toluene-3,4-Diamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 4-methyl-o-phenylenediamine (CI 76042)
Is Toluene-3,4-Diamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Toluene-3,4-Diamine is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Toluene-3,4-Diamine do in cosmetic products?
Toluene-3,4-Diamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Toluene-3,4-Diamine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Toluene-3,4-Diamine is 496-72-0.
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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: 15/10/2010