N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE is permitted in cosmetics in the EU with restrictions — Annex III, entry 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the conditions of use, permitted concentration and Safety Gate alerts.
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
N-(4-Aminophenyl)aniline (CI 76085)
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: III/8
What entry III/8 of the Regulation says
N-substituted derivatives of p- Phenylenediamine and their salts; N- substituted derivatives of o-Phenylenediamine (1 ), with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II
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 N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE safe in cosmetics?
N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE is permitted in cosmetics in the EU, but subject to the conditions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — typically a maximum concentration, product category or a mandatory warning on the packaging. Manufacturers must comply with these limits.
In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 does N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE fall?
N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE falls under reference III/8 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 N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, N-PHENYL-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 N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.