p-Phenylenediamine and its salts in EU cosmetics: Annex III, entry 8b
p-Phenylenediamine and its salts: the table gives no maximum concentration for this entry; the restrictions are in its conditions and wording. Annex III, entry 8b, 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
- 8b
- Chemical name/INN
- p-Phenylenediamine and its salts
- Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
- p-Phenylenediamine, p-Phenylenediamine HCl, p-Phenylenediamine Sulphate
- CAS number
- 106-50-3 / 624-18-0 / 16245-77-5
- EC number
- 203-404-7 / 210-834-9 / 240-357-1
- Version
- Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
- Official source
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text
Official wording: restrictions
- Product type, body parts: Products intended for colouring eyelashes | Other: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 2 % calculated as free base For professional use only.
Official wording: conditions of use and warnings
To be printed on the label:
The mixing ratio.
‘For professional use only.
[pictogram in the official text] 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.
Wear suitable gloves.’
Same CAS number in other entries of the annexes
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