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Annex II Entry 1338 07/05/2013

1-Hydroxy-2,4-diaminobenzene (2,4-Diaminophenol) and its dihydrochloride salts (2,4-Diaminophenol HCl) when used as a substance in hair dye products

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Chemical name

1-Hydroxy-2,4-diaminobenzene (2,4-Diaminophenol) and its dihydrochloride salts (2,4-Diaminophenol HCl) when used as a substance in hair dye products

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2013/344

SCCS opinions

  • Updated Recommended Strategy for Testing Hair Dyes for Their Potential Genotoxicity/Mutagenicity/Carcinogenicity
  • Opinion concerning Use of Permanent Hair Dyes and Bladder Cancer - Updated 2004
  • Opinion on Personal Use of Hair Dyes and Cancer Risk
  • Opinion on the Use of Permanent Hair Dyes and Bladder Cancer Risk
  • Assessment Strategies for Hair Dyes
  • Updated Recommended Strategy for Testing Oxidative Hair Dye Substances for their Potential Mutagenicity/Genotoxicity

Identified ingredients

  • 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOL
  • 2,4-DIAMINOPHENOL HCl

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