N-METHOXYETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL
N-METHOXYETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL is banned in cosmetics in the EU — Annex II, entry 1226 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
1,4-Benzenediamine, N-Methoxyethyl, Hydrochloride
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/1226
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 N-METHOXYETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL safe in cosmetics?
N-METHOXYETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL 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 Cosmetics containing this substance are withdrawn by national inspectorates and reported to the EU Safety Gate database.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 N-METHOXYETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL listed?
N-METHOXYETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL is listed under reference II/1226 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 N-METHOXYETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, N-METHOXYETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL 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 N-METHOXYETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking N-METHOXYETHYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE HCL to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.