# N,N'-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-p-phenylenediamine

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_cas_84041_77_0
Categories: beauty, industrial
Functions: Dye
Identifier: 84041-77-0

> N,N'-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-p-phenylenediamine is used as dye. Greenveil chemical-concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.. Assessed from 6 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.
- Confidence: 4
- Rationale: Ethanol, 2,2′-[(2-nitro-1,4-phenylene)diimino]bis-(9CI) is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

## Regulatory status

- EU: restricted — 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: (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Maximum concentration: (b) As from 3 September 2017: 1,5 % Other conditions: (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 Conditions of use and warnings: a) 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…
- US: commercial use observed — 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.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._