Prohibited aromatic amine
4,4'-Carbonimidoylbis[N,N-dimethylaniline] and its salts
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An aromatic amine of the auramine dye family. It is prohibited in EU cosmetics due to carcinogenicity concerns shared by this chemical class and offers no legitimate personal-care function.
Skin benefits
- No legitimate cosmetic benefit
- Used as an analytical dye intermediate (auramine-related chemistry)
Known concerns
- Aromatic amine class with carcinogenicity concerns
- Prohibited in EU cosmetic products under Annex II
- Auramine-related structures classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic
- Potential for sensitization and systemic toxicity if absorbed
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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