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Annex III Entry 8c 28/07/2020

Ethanol, 2,2′-[(2-nitro-1,4-phenylene)diimino]bis-(9CI)

N,N'-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

Key data

Annex
Entry number
8c

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Record details

INCI glossary name

N,N'-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

Chemical name

Ethanol, 2,2′-[(2-nitro-1,4-phenylene)diimino]bis-(9CI)

Chemical / IUPAC name

Ethanol, 2,2′-[(2-nitro-1,4-phenylene)diimino]bis-(9CI)

Maximum concentration

(b) As from 3 September 2017: 1,5 %

Other restrictions

(a) As from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 %

For (a) and (b), as from 3 September 2017:
— Do not use with nitrosating agents
— Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg
— Keep in nitrite-free containers

Warnings

a) As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label:
The mixing ratio. “Hair colourants 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”.’

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2009/1223

SCCS opinions

  • Opinion on N,N'-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-p-phenylenediamine
  • Opinion on N,N'-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-p-phenylenediamine
  • OPINION ON N,N'-Bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-p-phenylenediamine (B34)

Identified ingredients

  • N,N'-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-2-NITRO-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 190
Shared product type

ACID BLUE 9

CAS: 3844-45-9 - 2650-18-2 - 68921-42-6
EC: 223-339-8 - 220-168-0 - 272-939-6
Annex III 191
Shared product type

CURRY RED

CAS: 25956-17-6
EC: 247-368-0
Annex III 192
Shared product type

ACID RED 18

CAS: 2611-82-7 - 12227-64-4
EC: 220-036-2 - 235-438-3
Annex III 193
Shared product type

ACID RED 52

CAS: 3520-42-1
EC: 222-529-8
Annex III 195
Shared product type

ACID BLUE 62

CAS: 4368-56-3
EC: 224-460-9
Annex III 196
Shared product type

HC BLUE NO. 11

CAS: 23920-15-2
EC: 459-980-7

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