2,6-DIHYDROXYETHYLAMINOTOLUENE

US FDA substance register · UNII I50F7J73SU · registered name 2,6-DIHYDROXYETHYLAMINOTOLUENE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Restricted or banned

South Korea · Taiwan

Restricted

Taiwan · United Kingdom

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information · ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · Taiwan FDA cosmetic ingredients · Taiwan FDA cosmetic regulations · UK cosmetics regulations (OPSS)

ASEAN

• Field of application and/or use : Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
• Other limitations and requirements : After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1% The direction for use “wear suitable gloves” must be included in label or leaflet text.  Do not use with nitrosating agents  Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg(21)  Keep in nitrite-free containers
• Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio “Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows.”

China

• Maximum concentration : 1%

European Union

• Product Type, body parts : Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
• Other : As from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 % —Do not use with nitrosating agents —Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg —Keep in nitrite-free containers
• Wording of conditions of use and warnings : As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: —you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, —you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, —you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past”

Restriction III/9 · SCCS opinion: Opinion concerning 2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list