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prohibited aromatic amine

N,N,N',N'-Tetramethyl-4,4'-methylenedianiline

CAS 101-61-1
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

This methylenedianiline derivative is an aromatic amine industrial intermediate prohibited in cosmetics, with strong structural similarity to known carcinogens and no recognised consumer-product application.

Skin benefits

  • No established cosmetic benefit
  • Limited industrial use as a polymer or dye intermediate only

Known concerns

  • Aromatic diamine industrial intermediate, structurally related to known carcinogens
  • Suspected mutagenic and carcinogenic properties
  • Listed on EU Annex II as prohibited in cosmetic products
  • Not approved by CIR, SCCS, or any cosmetic regulator

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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