TETRAHYDRO-6-NITROQUINOXALINE

Banned in the EU CosIng #60237

TETRAHYDRO-6-NITROQUINOXALINE is banned in cosmetics in the EU — Annex II, entry 1240 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

Quinoxaline, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6-nitro-

EU regulatory status

Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/1240

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 TETRAHYDRO-6-NITROQUINOXALINE safe in cosmetics?

    TETRAHYDRO-6-NITROQUINOXALINE 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 Cosmetics containing this substance are withdrawn by national inspectorates and reported to the EU Safety Gate database.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 TETRAHYDRO-6-NITROQUINOXALINE listed?

    TETRAHYDRO-6-NITROQUINOXALINE is listed under reference II/1240 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 TETRAHYDRO-6-NITROQUINOXALINE perform in cosmetics?

    According to the European Commission's CosIng database, TETRAHYDRO-6-NITROQUINOXALINE performs the following functions in cosmetics: HAIR DYEING, LIGHT STABILIZER. 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 TETRAHYDRO-6-NITROQUINOXALINE?

    Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking TETRAHYDRO-6-NITROQUINOXALINE to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.

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