4,4'-Oxydianiline (p-aminophenyl ether) and its salts

Other

5

Avoid

CAS Number: 101-80-4

About 4,4'-Oxydianiline (p-aminophenyl ether) and its salts

A cosmetic ingredient. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Detailed Analysis

4,4'-Oxydianiline (CAS 101-80-4) is an aromatic diamine with a suspected carcinogenic and mutagenic profile (CMR Category 1B under CLP Regulation EC 1272/2008). It is listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II — the list of substances prohibited in cosmetic products — meaning its use in any cosmetic formulation is expressly forbidden in the European Union regardless of concentration.

Known Concerns

  • EU Annex II — prohibited substance (carcinogenic/mutagenic)
  • CMR Category 1B under CLP Regulation
  • Confirmed reproductive toxicity
  • Skin absorption potential
  • Not permitted in any cosmetic product in the EU

Safety Score

5

Avoid

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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