Banned hair dye
2-METHOXY-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
This methoxy phenylenediamine sulfate is part of the PPD family of hair dyes that the EU restricts or bans because of strong allergy and genotoxicity signals. It is not considered safe for current cosmetic use.
Skin benefits
- Historically used as a hair dye coupler
- Provided shade range in older oxidative hair color formulas
Known concerns
- SCCS deemed it not safe for consumer use in oxidative hair dyes
- Strong skin sensitizer of the para-phenylenediamine family
- Genotoxicity and CMR concerns flagged
- Listed for prohibition or strict restriction in EU Annex II or III
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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