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N,N'-DIMETHYL-N-HYDROXYETHYL-3-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

CAS 10228-03-2
25

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

EU CosIng database

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

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