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Annex III Entry 292 23/11/2020

1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl) 1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl)-, sulfate

2-METHOXYMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE /2-METHOXYMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE

Key data

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Record details

INCI glossary name

2-METHOXYMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE /2-METHOXYMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE

Chemical name

1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl) 1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl)-, sulfate

Chemical / IUPAC name

1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl) 1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-(methoxymethyl)-, sulfate

Other restrictions

(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

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.

‘! 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.’

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EU) 2020/1683

SCCS opinions

  • 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

Identified ingredients

  • 2-METHOXYMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE
  • 2-METHOXYMETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Annex III 16
Shared product type

1-NAPHTHOL

CAS: 90-15-3
EC: 201-969-4
Annex III 16
Shared product type

1-Naphthol

CAS: 90-15-3
EC: 201-969-4
Annex III 193
Shared product type

ACID RED 52

CAS: 3520-42-1
EC: 222-529-8

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