PEG-3,2',2'-DI-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
PEG-3,2',2'-DI-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE is banned in cosmetics in the EU — Annex II, entry 1234 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the regulatory details 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.
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/1234
What entry II/1234 of the Regulation says
PEG-3,2',2'-di-p-phenylenediamine
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 PEG-3,2',2'-DI-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE safe in cosmetics?
PEG-3,2',2'-DI-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE falls under Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, and under Article 14 a cosmetic product placed on the EU market must not contain a substance prohibited by that annex. This is a legal status, not a toxicity finding about any particular product. Where a non-compliant product is found, the competent authority requires the responsible person to bring it into conformity, withdraw it from the market or recall it, proportionate to the risk; products presenting a serious risk are also notified through the EU Safety Gate.
In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 does PEG-3,2',2'-DI-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE fall?
PEG-3,2',2'-DI-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE falls under reference II/1234 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 PEG-3,2',2'-DI-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, PEG-3,2',2'-DI-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 PEG-3,2',2'-DI-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking PEG-3,2',2'-DI-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.