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Diphenylamine, when used as a fragrance ingredient

CAS 122-39-4 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Diphenylamine — an aromatic amine antioxidant. Banned from use as a fragrance ingredient in EU cosmetics under Annex II due to sensitization and nitrosamine concerns.

Skin benefits

  • Industrial antioxidant and stabilizer (non-cosmetic)

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned as fragrance ingredient
  • Aromatic amine — sensitizer
  • Possible nitrosamine impurities
  • Aquatic toxicant

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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