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Xylidines, their isomers, salts and halogenated and sulphonated derivatives (CAS No. 1300-73-8)

IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.

Regulatory decision and full conditions

Status
Prohibited
Legal role
Binding rule
Regulatory summary
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions and restrictions
Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.

Substance identity

Official source name
Xylidines, their isomers, salts and halogenated and sulphonated derivatives (CAS No. 1300-73-8)
CAS
1300-73-8
EC
Not supplied in this source row
Identity mapping
standalone:official_bis_record

Cross-market snapshot for this identity

Exact linked records currently present in this site. An absent market means no imported exact match, not permission to use the substance.

9 market datasets
PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 1300-73-8
CAS 1300-73-8PubChem CID 56846457

Verified chemistry for CAS 1300-73-8

Xylidine

IUPAC name
2,3-dimethylaniline;2,4-dimethylaniline;2,5-dimethylaniline;2,6-dimethylaniline;3,4-dimethylaniline;3,5-dimethylaniline
Molecular formula
C48H66N6
Molecular weight
727.1 g/mol
Exact mass
726.53489613 Da
Monoisotopic mass
726.53489613 Da
Topological polar surface area
156.0 Ų
Molecular complexity
523.0
Formal charge
0
Hydrogen-bond donors
6
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
6
Rotatable bonds
0
Heavy atoms
54
Covalent units
6

Names and synonyms reported to PubChem

aminoxyleneXilidineXylidinenXylidinesXylidine isomersAminodimethylbenzeneRefChem:53412UNII-0V872Q19HT
10 more reported names
HSDB 64640V872Q19HTEINECS 215-091-4AI3-24178-X (USDA)Xylidine mixed ortho-meta-para isomersEC 215-091-4DimethylaminobenzeneXylidine (mixture)CDULGHZNHURECF-UHFFFAOYSA-NC48H66N6
Advanced structure statistics
Defined atom stereocentres
0
Undefined atom stereocentres
0
Defined bond stereocentres
0
Undefined bond stereocentres
0
3D conformers
0
Machine-readable structure identifiers
SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)N)C.CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C)N.CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)N)C.CC1=C(C(=CC=C1)C)N.CC1=C(C=C(C=C1)N)C.CC1=CC(=CC(=C1)N)C
InChI
InChI=1S/6C8H11N/c1-6-3-7(2)5-8(9)4-6;1-6-3-4-8(9)5-7(6)2;1-6-3-4-8(9)7(2)5-6;1-6-3-4-7(2)8(9)5-6;1-6-4-3-5-8(9)7(6)2;1-6-4-3-5-7(2)8(6)9/h6*3-5H,9H2,1-2H3
InChIKey
CDULGHZNHURECF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match56846457

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

  • First Aid: Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Xylidine:; 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 IMMEDIATELY - If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately wash the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing, wash the skin with soap and water, and get medical attention promptly.; Breathing: RESPIRATORY SUPPORT - If a person breathes large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get medical attention as soon as possible.; Swallow: MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY - If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately. (NIOSH, 2024) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
  • ERG2024, Guide 153 (Xylidines, solid; Xylidines, liquid): General First Aid:; · Call 911 or emergency medical service.; · Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and avoid contamination.; · Move victim to fresh air if it can be done safely.; · Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.; · If victim is not breathing:; -- DO NOT perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation; the victim may have ingested or inhaled the substance.; -- If equipped and pulse detected, wash face and mouth, then give artificial respiration using a proper respiratory medical device (bag-valve mask, pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other device).; -- If no pulse detected or no respiratory medical device available, provide continuous compressions. Conduct a pulse check every two minutes or monitor for any signs of spontaneous respirations.; · Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.; · For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin.; · In case of contact with substance, remove immediately by flushing skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes.; · For severe burns, immediate medical attention is required.; · Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion, Source: Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
  • 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 immediately - If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately wash the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing, wash the skin with soap and water, and 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: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H301+H311+H331 (21.3%): Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, oral; acute toxicity, dermal; acute toxicity, inhalation]; H301+H311 (56.8%): Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, oral; acute toxicity, dermal]; H301 (98.9%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]; H311 (98.4%): Toxic in contact with skin [Danger Acute toxicity, dermal]; H315 (56.8%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H319 (57.4%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H330 (57.9%): Fatal if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]; H331 (41.5%): Toxic if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]; H351 (57.9%): Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]; H373 (99.5%): May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]; H411 (99.5%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P260, P261, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301+P316, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P316, P318, P319, P320, P321, P330, P332+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 183 reports by companies from 6 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: H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]; H312: Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]; H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H330: Fatal if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]; H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]; H351: Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]; H371: May cause damage to organs [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P284, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P308+P316, P316, P317, P318, P319, P320, P321, P330, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • NFPA Health Rating: 3 - Materials that, under emergency conditions, can cause serious or permanent injury. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • NFPA Fire Rating: 1 - Materials that must be preheated before ignition can occur. Materials require considerable preheating, under all ambient temperature conditions, before ignition and combustion can occur. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • NFPA Instability Rating: 0 - Materials that in themselves are normally stable, even under fire conditions. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Bioconcentration: Estimated(using structure estimation method and a recommended regression derived equation)(1,2) and measured BCF values for the six isomers of xylidine(SRC), ranged from <10 to 26. According to a classification scheme(3), these BCF values suggest that bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a recommended classification scheme(1), estimated Koc values ranging from 52 to 240(SRC), determined from a structure estimation method(2), indicate that xylidine is expected to have high to medium mobility in soil(SRC). However, anilines are expected to bind strongly to humus or organic matter in soils due to the high reactivity of the aromatic amino group(3,4), suggesting that mobility may be much lower in some soils(SRC). Volatilization of xylidine may be important from moist soil surfaces(SRC) given an estimated Henry's Law constant of 2.5X10-6 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), using a fragment constant estimation method(5). Xylidine is not expected to volatilize from dry soil surfaces based on measured vapor pressures ranging from 0.028 to 0.15 mm Hg for the six isomers(SRC). Limited data suggest that xylidine may biodegrade in soil under aerobic conditions(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
  • Environmental Fate: AQUATIC FATE: Based on a recommended classification scheme(1), estimated Koc values ranging from 52 to 240(SRC) indicate that xylidine is not expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment in water(SRC). However, aromatic amine groups are recognized as having a strong affinity for organic carbon, suggesting that this compound may bind strongly to suspended organic material in water(2,3). Xylidine may volatilize from water surfaces(4,SRC) based on an estimated Henry's Law constant of 2.5X10-6 atm-cu m/mole(SRC), developed using a fragment constant estimation method(5). Estimated volatilization half-lives for a model river and model lake are 16 and 120 days, respectively(4,SRC). According to a classification scheme(5), estimated and measured BCF values for the six isomers(6,SRC), suggest that bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). Limited biodegradation data indicate that xylidine may be biodegraded under aerobic conditions in aquatic systems(SRC). Hydrolysis is not expected to occur due to lack of functional groups to hydrolyze(7,SRC). As a class, aromatic amines react relatively rapidly in sunlit natural water via reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl rad 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), xylidine, which has vapor pressures ranging from 0.028 to 0.15 mm Hg at 25 °C for the six isomers(2,SRC), is expected to exist solely as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase xylidine is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals(SRC); the half-life for this reaction in air is expected to be about 2.0 hours based on the estimated half-lives for the six isomers(3,SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)

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Official source and provenance

Registered source
India BIS IS 4707 cosmetic ingredient standards
Source reference
IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 33
Source record ID
annex-a:33
Source version
IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision
Source language
English
Translation status
Original is English
Effective date
2025-08-09
Source updated
2025-08-09
Snapshot checked
2026-08-31 15:30 UTC
Validation method
206 text layers; Annex A 1-1614 and Annex B 1-313 with seven lettered source rows
SHA-256
905dd0326361c53da8a354b948331946951ac3ae27d60d8e2474efb051239603

Registered dataset notes

Dataset coverage
Complete current Part 2:2025 Annex A prohibited and Annex B restricted rows; Parts 1, 3 and 4 remain linked official checks
Authority note
Indian Standards referenced by the cosmetics regulatory framework; use the controlled current editions

How this record fits the market dataset

1931
current India records
1614
records marked Prohibited
1931
records from this source version
1836
market records with CAS identity

Status distribution

Condition text is present on 1931 of 1931 current records. An empty condition field is interpreted according to the record type above; it is never converted into an unrestricted-use claim.

India market context

Complete current Part 2 dataset plus official workflow for Parts 1, 3 and 4

Coverage version: Cosmetics Rules 2020 plus current BIS IS 4707 parts (1:2020, 2:2025, 3:2025, 4:2022)

All 1,614 prohibited Annex A rows and 317 numbered/lettered restricted Annex B rows from IS 4707 Part 2:2025; official checks remain for colourants, preservatives and UV filters in Parts 1, 3 and 4.

Verification checklist

  1. Confirm product class and current Cosmetics Rules/gazette amendments.
  2. Check all applicable parts of IS 4707 by exact identity.
  3. Apply Schedule S/other finished-product standards where relevant.
  4. Verify licence/import registration, labelling and testing requirements.

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Verification workflow and record completeness

Before using this result in a compliance decision

  1. Confirm that “Xylidines, their isomers, salts and halogenated and sulphonated derivatives (CAS No. 1300-73-8)” and every CAS/EC identifier refer to the material in your supplier specification.
  2. Confirm product class and current Cosmetics Rules/gazette amendments.
  3. Check all applicable parts of IS 4707 by exact identity.
  4. Apply Schedule S/other finished-product standards where relevant.
  5. Verify licence/import registration, labelling and testing requirements.
  6. Document the source version and recheck the regulator before manufacture, notification or market placement.

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This official record identifies the substance as prohibited for cosmetic use in the stated market scope. Do not rely on a formulation containing this identity until the cited source, effective date and exact substance match have been verified.

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The record cites IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 33, source version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision. Open the official source.

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Stable citation

Xylidines, their isomers, salts and halogenated and sulphonated derivatives (CAS No. 1300-73-8). IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 33. India. Source version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision. CosIng Checker regulatory record: https://cosingchecker.com/regulations/in/records/14627/

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Interpretation and limits for India

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Evidence on this page

  • Recorded outcome: Prohibited
  • Legal role: Binding rule
  • Source version: IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision
  • Effective date: 2025-08-09

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