Colorant
2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine (Toluene-2,6-diamine)
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Toluene-2,6-diamine — a hair-dye aromatic amine banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II because of genotoxicity and carcinogenicity concerns. Not permitted in personal-care.
Skin benefits
- Historical hair-dye intermediate
Known concerns
- EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
- Genotoxic / carcinogenic concerns
- Strong skin sensitizer
- Cross-reacts with PPD
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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