Hair Conditioning
4-ETHOXY-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An ethoxylated m-phenylenediamine used as an oxidative hair-dye precursor. Strong sensitizer and EU-restricted; not for skin care use.
Function
Skin benefits
- Imparts hair color
Known concerns
- EU restricted hair dye
- Strong sensitizer
- Genotoxicity class concern
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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