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2,6-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

CAS 7218-02-2
52

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

2,6-Dimethyl-P-Phenylenediamine is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

This p-phenylenediamine derivative is used as a hair dye intermediate primarily in oxidative (permanent) hair dye formulations. While not listed on EU Annex II, it shares structural similarities with known sensitizers and would fall under general cosmetic safety provisions requiring suitability assessment before use in leave-on products.

Known concerns

  • Potential skin sensitizer
  • Structural alerts for oxidative hair dye coupling agents
  • Not extensively reviewed for leave-on cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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