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Annex III Entry 8b 12/02/2014

p- Phenylene-diamine and its salts

p-Phenylenediamine; p-Phenylenediamine HCl; p-Phenylenediamine Sulphate

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Key data

CAS
106-50-3 / 624-18-0 / 16245-77-5
EC
203-404-7 / 210-834-9 / 240-357-1
Annex
III
Entry number
8b

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Record details

INCI glossary name

p-Phenylenediamine; p-Phenylenediamine HCl; p-Phenylenediamine Sulphate

Chemical name

p- Phenylene-diamine and its salts

Chemical / IUPAC name

p- Phenylene-diamine and its salts

Product type

Products intended for colouring eyelashes

Other restrictions

After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base.
For professional use only.

Warnings

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. Contains phenylenediamines. Wear suitable gloves.” ’

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2013/1197

SCCS opinions

  • Opinion concerning p-Phenylenediamine
  • Opinion on p-Phenylenediamine
  • Memorandum on Hair Dye Substances and their Skin Sensitising Properties
  • Opinion on reaction products of oxidative hair dye ingredients formed during hair dyeing processes

Identified ingredients

  • p-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCl
  • p-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE
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Shared product type

RESORCINOL

CAS: 108-46-3
EC: 203-585-2

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