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
Diaminotoluene[1]; [4-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][2]; [2-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][3]
100/100 · High conf.
Concern score
100/100Critical concern driven by cmr.
High confidence
Diaminotoluene[1]; [4-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][2]; [2-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][3] in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “6-DIAMINE”.
Also known as 6-DIAMINE · TOLUENE-2
We don't have a plain-language description for Diaminotoluene[1]; [4-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][2]; [2-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][3] yet.
- Critical concern: classified for carcinogenic, mutagenic or reproductive toxicity (CMR). It is banned in EU cosmetics.
Why it's flagged
- Cmr
Diaminotoluene[1]; [4-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][2]; [2-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][3] is prohibited in cosmetic products under Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — banned
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 II — prohibited
- EU prohibited in cosmetics
- View source →banned
EUEC
Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances prohibited in cosmetic products. CMR: Carcinogenic Cat. 1B(),Mutagenic Cat. 2(),Reprotoxic Cat. 2()
EUCosIngActiveCosmetics Regulation annex II / ref 1144.
- Cosmetics Regulation annex II / ref 1144.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Diaminotoluene[1]; [4-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][2]; [2-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][3]. 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 Diaminotoluene[1]; [4-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][2]; [2-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][3] yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Diaminotoluene[1]; [4-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][2]; [2-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][3]; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
