Hair dye
N,N'-DIMETHYL-N-HYDROXYETHYL-3-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A nitro-substituted PPD derivative used in semi-permanent hair coloring. The nitro-aromatic amine class faces sensitization and mutagenicity scrutiny and is tightly restricted in EU cosmetic use.
Skin benefits
- Used as semi-permanent hair dye
- Provides specific color shades
Known concerns
- Nitro-aminophenyl compounds raise mutagenicity flags
- Skin sensitization potential of p-phenylenediamine class
- SCCS scrutiny of nitro-PPD derivatives
- Possible cross-reactivity in PPD-allergic users
- Restricted concentrations in EU hair dyes
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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