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Annex III Entry 203 10/02/2014

6-Methoxy-N2-methyl-2,3-pyridinediamine hydrochloride and dihydrochloride salt

6-METHOXY-2-METHYLAMINO-3-AMINOPYRIDINE HCL

Key data

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Record details

INCI glossary name

6-METHOXY-2-METHYLAMINO-3-AMINOPYRIDINE HCL

Chemical name

6-Methoxy-N2-methyl-2,3-pyridinediamine hydrochloride and dihydrochloride salt

Chemical / IUPAC name

6-Methoxy-2-methylamino-3-aminopyridine HCl

Maximum concentration

(b) 0.68% as free base (1.0% as dihydrochloride)

Other restrictions

For (a) and (c): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum use concentration applied to hair or eyeslashes must not exceed 0.68% calculated as free base (1.0% as dihydrochloride).
For (a) (b) and (c):
- Do not use with nitrosating agents
- Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg
- Keep in nitrite-free containers
(c) For professional use only

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) Can cause allergic reaction
(c) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only. 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. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.” ’

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2013/1197

SCCS opinions

  • Opinion on HC Blue No. 7
  • Memorandum on Hair Dye Substances and their Skin Sensitising Properties
  • Opinion on 6-Methoxy-2-methylamino-3-aminopyridine HCl

Identified ingredients

  • 6-METHOXY-2-METHYLAMINO-3-AMINOPYRIDINE HCl
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Shared product type

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Annex III 16
Shared product type

1-Naphthol

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Annex III 190
Shared product type

ACID BLUE 9

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EC: 223-339-8 - 220-168-0 - 272-939-6
Annex III 191
Shared product type

CURRY RED

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EC: 247-368-0
Annex III 192
Shared product type

ACID RED 18

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EC: 220-036-2 - 235-438-3
Annex III 193
Shared product type

ACID RED 52

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Annex III 195
Shared product type

ACID BLUE 62

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EC: 224-460-9
Annex III 196
Shared product type

HC BLUE NO. 11

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EC: 459-980-7

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