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1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-, hydrochloride (1:2)

CAS 636-23-7
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

1,3-benzenediamine, 4-methyl-, Hydrochloride (1:2) is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

This toluenediamine salt is a known genotoxic and carcinogenic aromatic amine derivative, classified under GHS as H301/H312 acute toxic, H317 skin sensitizer, H341 suspected germ cell mutagen, H350 suspected carcinogen, H361 suspected reproductive toxicant, and H373 target organ effects. EU Annex II (entry 1434) explicitly bans this substance from cosmetic products due to its CMR classification. No safe use concentration can be established for skin contact applications.

Known concerns

  • Acute toxicity (H301, H312)
  • Suspected germ cell mutagen (H341)
  • Suspected carcinogen (H350)
  • Suspected reproductive toxicant (H361)
  • Skin sensitizer (H317)
  • EU Annex II BANNED - prohibited from all cosmetic products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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