N,N′-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nitro-p-Phenylenediamine in EU cosmetics: Annex III, entry 8c
N,N′-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nitro-p-Phenylenediamine: the entry states a maximum concentration of (b) As from 3 September 2017: 1,5 %; its other lines add conditions, see below. Annex III, entry 8c, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated 18 May 2026.
- Annex
- III: List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down
- Reference number
- 8c
- Chemical name/INN
- Ethanol, 2,2′-[(2-nitro-1,4-phenylene)diimino]bis-(9CI)
- Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
- N,N′-Bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Nitro-p-Phenylenediamine
- CAS number
- 84041-77-0
- EC number
- 281-856-4
- Version
- Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
- Official source
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text
Official wording: restrictions
- Product type, body parts: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products | Other: (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
- Product type, body parts: (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: (b) As from 3 September 2017: 1,5 %
Official wording: conditions of use and warnings
(a) As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label:
The mixing ratio.
‘ [pictogram in the official text] 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’.
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