p-phenylenediamine

Health concerns of the product

Overall hazard :    Moderate to high

Cancer:  Low

Developmental and reproductive toxicology:  Nil

Allergies and immunotoxicology:  Low to moderate

Use restrictions:  Low to moderate

Other HIGH concerns: Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)Occupational hazardsOther LOW concerns: Data gaps, Ecotoxicology

About P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE: p-Phenylenediamine is an ingredient widely used in hair dyes; associated with allergic reactions.

Function(s): Hair Colorant; HAIR DYEING

Synonym(s): p-PHENYLENEDIAMINE, 1,4-BENZENEDIAMINE; 1,4-PHENYLENEDIAMINE; 1,4BENZENEDIAMINE; CI 76060; OXIDATION BASE 10; P-AMINOANILINE; P-DIAMINOBENZENE; 1,4-BENZENEDIAMINE (9CI) ; 1,4-DIAMINOBENZENE; 1,4-PHENYLENEDIAMINE; 4-AMINOANILINE

Canada: Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations

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