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Annex III Entry 10 17/10/2010

Diaminophenols (1)

Diaminophenols (1) is listed in Annex III and may only be used under the conditions shown in this record. Maximum concentration in this record: 10% (as free base).

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Restricted substance— Annex III, EU Regulation 1223/2009
Max conc.: 10% (as free base)
Entry: 10

Record details

Maximum concentration

10% (as free base)

Product type

Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing

Other restrictions

(a) General use
Not to be used on eyebrows
(b) Professional use

Warnings

(a) Can cause an allergic reaction
Do not use to dye eyleashes or eyebrows
(b) For professional use only
Can cause an allergic reaction
Wear suitable gloves

Chemical name

Diaminophenols (1)

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2009/1223

Key data

CAS
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EC
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Annex
III
Entry number
10

Direct matches are limited for this record, so nearby entries from Annex III are shown as well.

Annex III 11
Nearby record in the same annex

DICHLOROPHEN

CAS: 97-23-4
EC: 202-567-1
Annex III 14
Nearby record in the same annex

HYDROQUINONE

CAS: 123-31-9
EC: 204-617-8

What Annex III means for Diaminophenols (1)

Diaminophenols (1) is a restricted substance under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Its use in cosmetics is only permitted under the specific conditions set out in the entry above, including applicable concentration limits, product type restrictions and required warning statements.

When including this substance in a formulation, all conditions — maximum concentration, product scope and warning labels — must be met simultaneously. Compliance with one condition does not override the others.

The page also surfaces 12 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.

Compliance checklist

  • Ensure formulation concentration does not exceed: 10% (as free base)
  • Confirm product type compatibility: Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing
  • Include required warning statement on product label.
  • Document conditions of use in the Product Information File (PIF).

Frequently asked questions

Diaminophenols (1) is listed in Annex III of EU Regulation 1223/2009 as a restricted substance. It may only be used under the conditions specified in the entry, including any maximum concentration, product type limitation and required warning statements shown above.

The maximum concentration of 10% (as free base) applies to the concentration of the substance in the ready-to-use cosmetic product. When the substance is supplied as part of a blend or mixture, the calculation must account for the contribution of all sources in the formulation. The combined concentration must not exceed the stated limit.

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