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Hair Conditioning

4-ETHOXY-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

CAS 5862-77-1 Updated
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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

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Imparts hair color

Known concerns

  • EU restricted hair dye
  • Strong sensitizer
  • Genotoxicity class concern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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