HYDROXYETHYL-2,6-DINITRO-P-ANISIDINE

Banned in the EU CAS: 122252-11-3CosIng #34507

HYDROXYETHYL-2,6-DINITRO-P-ANISIDINE is banned in cosmetics in the EU — Annex II, entry 1320 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the regulatory details and Safety Gate alerts.

Regulatory status as of 2026-08-28 (per the CosIng database).

About the ingredient

1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino-4-methoxy-2,6-dinitrobenzene

EU regulatory status

Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/1320

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.

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Functions in cosmetics

Frequently asked questions

  • Is HYDROXYETHYL-2,6-DINITRO-P-ANISIDINE safe in cosmetics?

    HYDROXYETHYL-2,6-DINITRO-P-ANISIDINE is banned in the EU under Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and may not be used in cosmetics placed on the EU market. Cosmetics containing this substance are withdrawn by national inspectorates and reported to the EU Safety Gate database.

  • In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 is HYDROXYETHYL-2,6-DINITRO-P-ANISIDINE listed?

    HYDROXYETHYL-2,6-DINITRO-P-ANISIDINE is listed under reference II/1320 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. 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 HYDROXYETHYL-2,6-DINITRO-P-ANISIDINE perform in cosmetics?

    According to the European Commission's CosIng database, HYDROXYETHYL-2,6-DINITRO-P-ANISIDINE 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 HYDROXYETHYL-2,6-DINITRO-P-ANISIDINE?

    Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking HYDROXYETHYL-2,6-DINITRO-P-ANISIDINE to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.

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