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4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL

Ethanol, 2,2'-[(4,6-diamino-1,3-phenylene)bis(oxy)]bis-, dihydrochloride

4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: II/1307.

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MarketEvidence statusRecordsSource language
European UnionEvidence linked
Prohibited entry found
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1English and EU languages
Great BritainEvidence linked
Prohibited
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1English
CanadaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English and French
New ZealandEvidence linked
Prohibited
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1English
ASEANEvidence linked
Prohibited
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1English and national languages
ChinaEvidence linked
Prohibited
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1Chinese with selected English material
JapanSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Japanese; official English translation available
South KoreaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Korean with some English names
United StatesSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
AustraliaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
BrazilEvidence linked
Prohibited
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1Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
IndiaEvidence linked
Prohibited
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1English and Hindi
Saudi ArabiaEvidence linked
Prohibited
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1Arabic and English

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 94082-85-6
CAS 94082-85-6PubChem CID 17909858

4,6-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)-m-phenylenediamine hydrochloride

IUPAC name
2-[2,4-diamino-5-(2-hydroxyethoxy)phenoxy]ethanol;dihydrochloride
Molecular formula
C10H18Cl2N2O4
Molecular weight
301.16 g/mol
Exact mass
300.0643624 Da
Topological polar surface area
111.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
6
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
6
Covalent units
3
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

UNII-59949U2SPDEthanol, 2,2'-((4,6-diamino-1,3-phenylene)bis(oxy))bis-, dihydrochloride4,6-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)-m-phenylenediamine HCl [INCI]Ethanol, 2,2'-[(4,6-diamino-1,3-phenylene)bis(oxy)]bis-, dihydrochloride4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-m-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCl4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE DIHYDROCHLORIDERefChem:96598WFSSVTHTFFJDKO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
2 more reported names
2,2'-((4,6-Diamino-1,3-phenylene)bis(oxy))bis(ethan-1-ol) dihydrochloride2,2'-[(4,6-Diamino-1,3-phenylene)bis(oxy)]di(ethan-1-ol)--hydrogen chloride (1/2)
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for 4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL

INCI name

4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL

Description

Ethanol, 2,2'-[(4,6-diamino-1,3-phenylene)bis(oxy)]bis-, dihydrochloride

Record provenance

Inventory reference
31521
Imported identity
4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
II/1307
Function
HAIR DYEING
Imparting color to hair. Hair dyeing preparations may be temporary, semi-permanent, or permanent, depending on the length of time the colorant remains on the hair.

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How 4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists 4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for 4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL reads: "II/1307". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, 4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 94082-85-6 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for 4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for 4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

Use this inventory page to research 4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL and compare linked records, but verify restrictions and legal status against the current official source text and law before making regulatory decisions.

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