Epoxy curing agent (prohibited in cosmetics)
N,N,N',N'-Tetraglycidyl-4,4'-diamino-3,3'-diethyldiphenylmethane
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Tetraglycidyl aromatic diamine used in industrial epoxy curing systems. Class-analogous to known strong skin sensitisers and aromatic amine carcinogens, with no recognised cosmetic personal-care role.
Skin benefits
- Functions as an industrial epoxy curing agent
- Not used in formulated cosmetics
Known concerns
- Epoxy resins of this class are strong skin sensitisers
- Aromatic amine backbone raises mutagenicity flags
- Inhalation exposure linked to occupational asthma
- No cosmetic safety assessment exists
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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