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Annex III Entry 9a 02/09/2022

Toluene-2,5-diamine Toluene-2,5-diamine sulphate

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Key data

CAS
95-70-5 / 615-50-9
EC
202-442-1 / 210-431-8
Annex
III
Entry number
9a

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Record details

Chemical name

Toluene-2,5-diamine Toluene-2,5-diamine sulphate

Chemical / IUPAC name

1,4-Benzenediamine, 2-methyl- 2,5-Diaminotoluene sulphate

Product type

Products intended for colouring eyelashes

Other restrictions

(a) (i) General use
(a) (ii) Professional use

(b) Professional use

For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2,0 % (cal­culated as free base) or 3,6 % (calculated as sulfate salt)

Warnings

(a) 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.

Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines)

(a) (i) Do not use to dye eyelashes.
(a) (ii) Wear suitable gloves. For professional use only.’

(b) As from 3 March 2018, 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.

Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.

Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines).

Wear suitable gloves.

For professional use only’.

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2013/1197

SCCS opinions

  • Opinion on Toluene-2,5-diamine
  • Memorandum on Hair Dye Substances and their Skin Sensitising Properties

Identified ingredients

  • TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE
  • TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE SULFATE

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

Annex III 22
Shared product type

RESORCINOL

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

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