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ETHYLENEDIAMINE
Safety score · 0–100
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Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Ethylenediamine is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Ethylenediamine (C₂H₈N₂, CAS 107-15-3) is a diamine with significant GHS hazards including H314 (severe skin burns/eye damage), H317 (skin sensitization), H334 (respiratory sensitization), H361 (suspected reproductive toxicity), and H370 (organ damage). It's a well-documented contact allergen and is one of the standard patch test allergens. While it may appear as a trace component in cosmetic formulations (e.g., as part of EDTA synthesis), direct use on skin carries substantial risk. The EU classifies it as a known sensitizer.
Known concerns
- Strong contact allergen — standard patch test allergen
- Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314)
- Respiratory sensitizer (H334)
- Suspected reproductive toxicity (H361)
- Organ toxicity (H370)
- Harmful if swallowed or inhaled
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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