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InventoryRef 3724915/10/2010

P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

Benzene-1,4-diamine

P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE is linked to 2 EU annex records on this page. Inventory note: III/8a.

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European UnionEvidence linked
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Great BritainEvidence linked
Restricted
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CanadaEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1English and French
New ZealandEvidence linked
Restricted
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ASEANEvidence linked
Restricted
Open this evidence		1English and national languages
ChinaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Chinese with selected English material
JapanSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Japanese; official English translation available
South KoreaEvidence linked
Prohibited + Restricted
Open this evidence		2Korean with some English names
United StatesSource mapped
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AustraliaSource mapped
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BrazilSource mapped
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IndiaEvidence linked
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Open this evidence		2English and Hindi
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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 106-50-3
CAS 106-50-3PubChem CID 7814

P-Phenylenediamine

1,4-phenylenediamine is a phenylenediamine in which the amino functions are at positions 1 and 4 of the benzene nucleus. It has a role as a reagent, a dye, an allergen and a hapten. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
benzene-1,4-diamine
Molecular formula
C6H8N2
Molecular weight
108.14 g/mol
Exact mass
108.068748264 Da
XLogP3
-0.3
Topological polar surface area
52.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

1,4-BENZENEDIAMINE1,4-Diaminobenzene1,4-Phenylenediamine4-Aminoanilinepara-phenylenediaminep-Aminoanilinep-DiaminobenzeneOrsin
16 more reported names
ParaphenylenediamineUrsol D4-Phenylenediaminep-BenzenediamineFouramine DFutramine DBenzofur DDeveloper PFFourrine DFur YellowSantoflex ICSantoflex LCDurafur Black RPelagol DTertral DPelagol DR
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External database identifiers

Evidence from additional scientific databases

EMBL-EBI ChEBI
Exact identifier matchCHEBI:51403

1,4-phenylenediamine

A phenylenediamine in which the amino functions are at positions 1 and 4 of the benzene nucleus.

Formula
C6H8N2
Average mass
108.144 g/mol
Monoisotopic mass
108.06875 Da
Formal charge
0
  • phenylenediamine — is a (CHEBI:51402)
  • dye — has role (CHEBI:37958)
  • reagent — has role (CHEBI:33893)
  • allergen — has role (CHEBI:50904)
  • hapten — has role (CHEBI:59174)
  • dye — has role (CHEBI:37958)
  • reagent — has role (CHEBI:33893)
  • allergen — has role (CHEBI:50904)
  • hapten — has role (CHEBI:59174)
  • phenylenediamine — is a (CHEBI:51402)
Additional curated names
benzene-1,4-diamine1,4-Benzenediamine1,4-diaminobenzene4-Aminoaniline4-phenylenediaminepara-phenylenediamineparaphenylene-diamineparaphenylenediaminep-DiaminobenzenePPDpPDAPPDAp-Phenylenediaminep-phenylenediamine base
Cross-references from this source

Mapped by: Exact CAS cross-reference in the ChEBI compound record. Source updated: 2024-03-05. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match7814

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • First Aid: EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.; SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.; INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) shou Source: CAMEO Chemicals
  • First Aid: (General first aid procedures); Eye: Irrigate immediately - If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.; Skin: Soap wash promptly - If this chemical contacts the skin, promptly wash the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, promptly remove the clothing and wash the skin with soap and water. Get medical attention promptly.; Breathing: Respiratory support; Swallow: Medical attention immediately - If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately. Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
  • Signal: Danger Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]; H311: Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]; H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H331: Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]; H400: Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]; H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P261, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P316, P321, P330, P333+P317, P337+P317, P361+P364, P362+P364, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Signal: Danger Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H301+H311+H331 (43.2%): Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, oral; acute toxicity, dermal; acute toxicity, inhalation]; H301 (99.7%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]; H311 (99.7%): Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]; H317 (99.8%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H319 (99.7%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H331 (99.7%): Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]; H370 (38.9%): Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]; H400 (98.3%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]; H410 (99.7%): Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P260, P261, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P308+P316, P316, P321, P330, P333+P317, P337+P317, P361+P364, P362+P364, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 597 reports by companies from 32 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Signal: Danger Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]; H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H320: Causes eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H331: Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]; H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled [Danger Sensitization, respiratory]; H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]; H400: Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]; H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P233, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P284, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P308+P316, P316, P319, P321, P330, P333+P317, P337+P317, P342+P316, P362+P364, P391, P403, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]; H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]; H320: Causes eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H331: Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]; H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled [Danger Sensitization, respiratory]; H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]; H400: Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]; H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P233, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P284, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P308+P316, P316, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P333+P317, P337+P317, P342+P316, P362+P364, P391, P403, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Finding(s): Safe in the present practices of use and concentration. Ingredient, concentration, and use information are available in documents discoverable at https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Environmental Bioconcentration: An estimated BCF value of 0.3 was calculated for 1,4-benzenediamine(SRC), using a measured log Kow of -0.3(1,SRC) and a recommended regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF value suggests that bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). An experimental BCF value of 450 was measured for algae exposed to 1,4-diaminobenzene dihydrochloride for 24 hours(4). An experimental BCF value of 6 was measured for fish (golden ide) exposed to 1,4-diaminobenzene dihydrochloride for 3 days(4). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a recommended classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 16(SRC), determined from a measured log Kow of -0.30(2), and a recommended regression-derived equation(3), indicates that 1,4-benzenediamine is expected to have high mobility in soil(SRC); however it may form covalent bonds to humic material which would limit movement through soil(4). Volatilization of 1,4-benzenediamine is not expected from moist soil surfaces(SRC) given an estimated Henry's Law constant of 6.7X10-10 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), using a fragment constant estimation method(5). Volatilization of 1,4-benzenediamine from dry soil surfaces is not expected(SRC) based on an extrapolated vapor pressure of 0.005 mm Hg(SRC) at 25 °C(6). Biodegradation is expected to occur slowly in soils based on standard biodegradability tests conducted with activated sludge(7-11). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: AQUATIC FATE: Based on a recommended classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 16(SRC), determined from a measured log Kow of -0.30(2), and a recommended regression-derived equation(3), indicates that 1,4-benzenediamine is not expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment in water(SRC). 1,4-benzenediamine is not expected to volatilize from water surfaces(3,SRC) based on an estimated Henry's Law constant of 6.7X10-10 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), developed using a fragment constant estimation method(4). Degradation of 1,4-benzenediamine by photochemically produced peroxy radicals will be an important environmental fate process in surface waters(5,SRC). The half-life of this reaction is estimated as 1 day for a solution concentration of 1X10-9 M of peroxy radicals and an estimated rate constant of 1X10+4 L/mol-s(5). According to a classification scheme(6), an estimated BCF value of 0.3(3,SRC), from a measured log Kow of -0.3(2,SRC), suggests that bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). Biodegradation in aquatic environments is not expected to be an important environmental fate process(SRC). A 0% theoretical oxygen demand was observed for 1,4-benzenediamine in a Warbu Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: ATMOSPHERIC FATE: According to a model of gas/particle partitioning of semivolatile organic compounds in the atmosphere(1), 1,4-benzenediamine, which has an extrapolated vapor pressure of 0.005 mm Hg at 25 °C(2,SRC), is expected to exist primarily as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase 1,4-benzenediamine is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals(SRC); the half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be about 2 hours(3,SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review Link: CIR ingredient: p-Phenylenediamine Source: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • Uses: p-Phenylenediamine is primarily used as a dye intermediate and as a dye (e.g., hair dyes and dyes used for dyeing furs), as well as a photographic developing agent and a chemical intermediate. p-Phenylenediamine is also used as a vulcanization accelerator and as an antioxidant in rubber compounds. Source: EPA Hazardous Air Pollutants
  • Sources/Uses: Used to dye hair and fur; also used to develop photographs and to synthesize other organic compounds; [ACGIH] Occupational asthma reported in fur dyers; [Malo] Allergic contact dermatitis in hairdressers, mechanics, printers, and textile workers; [Marks] Used to dye leather; [PMID 21938525] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
  • Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Leather Tanning and Processing [Category: Industry]; Photographic Processing [Category: Other]; Fur Dressing and Dyeing [Category: Industry]; Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing) [Category: Industry]; Dressing Hair [Category: Other] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
  • Uses: Dyeing furs; also in photochemical measurements, accelerating vulcanization; manuf azo dyes. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: CHEM INT FOR DYES (EG, DIRECT BLACK 19, 78 & 80); OXIDN BASE 10 & DEVELOPER 13 FOR DYES; CHEM INT FOR ARAMID FIBERS (USED IN TIRE CORD); CHEM INT FOR N,N'-DISUBSTITUTED-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINES; COMPONENT OF GASOLINE ANTIOXIDANTS. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: Used as an intermediate for the manufacture of diisocyanates for polyurethane Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Uses: Substance listed with specific concentration in tattoo ink and/or permanent make up according to EU Commission Regulation 2020/2081. The concentration limit (by weight) is 0.0005%. Source: NORMAN Suspect List Exchange

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

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EMBL-EBI ChEBIExact match2026-08-31
NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

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Inventory details for P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

INCI name

P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

Description

Benzene-1,4-diamine

Record provenance

Inventory reference
37249
Imported identity
P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

CAS
106-50-3
EC
203-404-7
Restriction
III/8a
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.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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The markets do not agree about this substance: it is prohibited in some and permitted under conditions in others, across the 8 markets that hold a rule for it.

prohibited
South Korea
restricted
European UnionGreat BritainCanadaNew ZealandASEANIndiaSaudi Arabia

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Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

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P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HYDROXYETHYL ETHERHAIR DYEING
P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATEHAIR DYEING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 2 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE 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.

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P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE 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 P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE reads: "III/8a". 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, P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 106-50-3 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 P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE with 2 linked Annex II–VI records from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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