# Hydroxypropyl bis(N-hydroxyethyl-p-phenylenediamine) hydrochloride

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_ec_416_320_2
Categories: beauty
Functions: Dye
Identifier: DTXSID30155976

> Hydroxypropyl bis(N-hydroxyethyl-p-phenylenediamine) hydrochloride 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: Hydroxypropyl bis(N-hydroxyethyl-p-phenylenediamine) and its tetrahydro-chloride 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: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Other conditions: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximumconcentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.4% (as tetrahydro-chloride) Conditions of use and warnings: Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions Read and follow instructions
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 50 composition records across product categories including Personal care. 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._