2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE must not be used as a substance in hair dye products in the EU — Annex II, entry 1319 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. The prohibition is limited to that use; the entry is quoted in full below.
Regulatory data checked on 2026-09-05. The legal status follows Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and its annexes; the substance is identified from the European Commission's CosIng database.
About the ingredient
2-Nitro-p-phenylenediamine (CI 76070)
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/1319
What entry II/1319 of the Regulation says
2-Nitro-p-phenylenediamine and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
Source: the European Commission's official CosIng database and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. How we assess ingredients — full methodology.
- View the entry in the CosIng database (European Commission)
- Open Regulation 1223/2009 in EUR-Lex
- Check the chemical profile in PubChem
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Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is 2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE safe in cosmetics?
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In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 does 2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE fall?
2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE falls under reference II/1319 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. An annex entry may name a substance directly or cover it as part of a broader category. The first part (Roman numeral) indicates the annex: II – prohibited substances, III – substances restricted by conditions, IV – permitted colorants, V – permitted preservatives, VI – permitted UV filters.
What functions does 2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, 2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE performs the following functions in cosmetics: HAIR DYEING. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.
Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning 2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE?
We found 1 recent alerts in the EU Safety Gate database in which 2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE appears in the risk description or on the ingredient list of a recalled cosmetic. The full list and details of each alert are below in the Safety Gate alerts section.
Safety Gate alerts mentioning this ingredient
We found 1 recent EU Safety Gate alerts that mention 2-NITRO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE in the hazard description or ingredient list.