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N,N'-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 3X0E669O5S · registered name N,N'-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

N,N'-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nitro-p-Phenylenediamine is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:

Cosmetic roles

Dyes hairHAIR DYEING

Safety & regulatory references

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 : (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in nonoxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
  • Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (b) 1.5%
  • Other limitations and requirements : (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1% For (a) and (b) 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 : (a) 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. (a) and (b) Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows.”

European Union

  • Product Type, body parts : (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : (b) As from 3 September 2017: 1,5 %
  • Other : (a) As from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 % For (a) and (b), as from 3 September 2017: — Do not use with nitrosating agents — Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg — Keep in nitrite-free containers
  • Wording of conditions of use and warnings : a) 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”.’

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

SCCS opinion: OPINION ON N,N'-Bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-p-phenylenediamine (B34); Opinion on N,N'-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-p-phenylenediamine

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name N,N’-ビス(2-ヒドロキシエチル)-2-ニトロ-p-フェニレンジアミン: 本品は、次の化学式で表される頭髪用染料である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

N,N'-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINEINCIEthanol, 2,2'-[(2-nitro-1,4-phenylene)diimino]bis-SynonymN,N-비스(2-하이드록시에틸)-2-나이트로-p-페닐렌다이아민Korean label name (MFDS standard)N,N’-ビス(2-ヒドロキシエチル)-2-ニトロ-p-フェニレンジアミンJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
84041-77-0
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
281-856-4
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID90232939
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID70155430
IUPAC
2,2'-[(2-Nitro-1,4-phenylene)bis(azanediyl)]di(ethan-1-ol)
Molecular formula
C10H15N3O4
Molecular weight
241.247 g/mol

What products actually use it for

What the 1 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Dye1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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