Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
- beauty
- industrial
2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene
CAS 149330-25-6 · 70/100 · High conf.
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
High confidence
2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene in plain language
Also known as 1-Methyl-2,6-bis-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-benzene · 2,2'-((2-Methyl-1,3-phenylene)bis(azanediyl))diethanol · 2,6-Bis((2-hydroxyethyl)amino)toluene · 2,6-bis(2-hydroxyethylamino)toulene · Bis-2,6-N,N-(2-hydroxyethyl)diaminotoluene · Colorex VAS
Show all 11 names
H.C. Violett AS · HC Purple BS · MSK002079 · N,N'-di-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-methyl-1,3-benzenediamine · UNII-I50F7J73SU
Used in cosmetics as a hair dye.
- Hair dyeing
- Colourant
- High concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Why it's flagged
1-Methyl-2,6-bis-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-benzene is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- EU Annex III — restricted
- EU restricted in cosmetics
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Other conditions: As from 3 September 2017, after mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 % —Do not use with nitrosating agents —Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg —Keep in nitrite-free containers Conditions of use and warnings: As from 3 March 2018, to be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. 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,…
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Dye.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for 2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for 2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
- Open →
EU CosIng Cosmetics Regulation Annexes
regulatory · updated 2019-08-05
- Open →
EPA Chemical and Products Database
exposure · updated 2020-02-13
- Open →
EPA DSSTox Identifiers
chemistry · updated 2025-12-29
- Open →
FDA GSRS UNII
registry · updated 2026-02-26
- Open →
openFDA Substance
registry · updated 2026-05-24
- Open →
PubChem Live Enrichment
chemistry · updated 2026-05-17
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list 2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene are shown first. Their ingredient lists include 2,6-Dihydroxyethylaminotoluene; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
