2-METHOXYMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

US FDA substance register · UNII 5982W4U40M · registered name 2-METHOXYMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

2-Methoxymethyl-p-Phenylenediamine is the substituted aromatic amine that conforms to the formula:

Restricted

Taiwan · United Kingdom

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive · EU Cosmetics Regulation · MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information · 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 1.8% (calculated as free base) The direction for use “wear suitable gloves” must be included in label or leaflet text.
• Conditions of use and warning which must be printed on the labels : The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. Hair colorants 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

European Union

• Product Type, body parts : (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Products intended for colouring eyelashes
• Other : (a) (b) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1,8 % (calculated as free base) (b) Professional use
• Wording of conditions of use and warnings : (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. Hair colorants 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.’ (b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘Image 2 This product 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 the risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: —has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, —has experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes, —has experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past. For professional use only. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.’

SCCS opinion: Addendum to the scientific Opinion SCCS/1491/12 on the hair dye substance 2-methoxy-methyl-p-phenylenediamine and its sulfate salt COLIPA n°A160 Submission II –use on eyelashes; OPINION ON 2-Methoxy-methyl-p-phenylenediamine and its sulfate salt COLIPA n° A160

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list