Hair dye intermediate (prohibited)
Phenol, 2,2'- methylenebis[4- amino-], dihydrochloride
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A bis-aminophenol hair dye intermediate banned in EU cosmetics. Aromatic diamines of this type raise genotoxicity and sensitization concerns, with no SCCS approval for cosmetic use.
Skin benefits
- Investigated historically as a hair dye intermediate
- Forms colored compounds via oxidative coupling
Known concerns
- Listed in EU Annex II as prohibited in cosmetics
- Aromatic amine with genotoxicity concerns
- Potential skin sensitizer
- Suspected carcinogenic potential typical of aminophenol derivatives
- No safe use level established by SCCS
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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