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2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-Pyridinediamine Hcl

2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-pyridinediamine

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CAS
56216-28-5
EC
2600621
PubChem CID
3017019
Molecular Formula
C7H13Cl2N3O2
Molecular Weight
242.1000 g/mol

Coloring agent in hair dyes. May cause skin allergy and irritation; use is restricted.

What does it do?

Used as a coloring agent in hair dyes.

Details

A synthetic compound used in the production of hair dye. It contributes to the formation of the primary color by participating in chemical reactions during the dyeing process. Its use is subject to various restrictions worldwide due to the potential for causing sensitivity and allergies on the skin. People with a general allergy to hair dyes should be cautious if they see this name on the label.

Hazards

None Specified

Benefits

None Specified

Functions

Colorant

Restrictions

None Specified

Where is it found?

Hair dye

Also known as

2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-pyridinediamine HCl
2,6-Dimethoxy-3,5-pyridinediamine and its hydrochloride

Function & Use

Hair Dyeing

Regulatory note

  • EU 1223/2009 Annex IIIRestricted
The verdict isn’t ours: below is what SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety) said, verbatim.

What The Sources Say

SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety)12
Safety assessment

EU 1223/2009 Annex III — SCCS opinion: Request for a Re-evaluation of hair dyes listed in Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC on Cosmetic Products

Safety assessment

EU 1223/2009 Annex III — SCCS opinion: Opinion concerning Use of Permanent Hair Dyes and Bladder Cancer - Updated 2004

Safety assessment

EU 1223/2009 Annex III — SCCS opinion: Opinion on 2

Safety assessment

EU 1223/2009 Annex III — SCCS opinion: 6-Dimethoxy-3

Safety assessment

EU 1223/2009 Annex III — SCCS opinion: 5-pyridinediamine HCl

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Scientific References

  • 5-pyridinediamine HClSCCS — Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
  • 6-Dimethoxy-3SCCS — Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
  • Assessment Strategies for Hair DyesSCCS — Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
  • EPA CompTox Chemicals Dashboard — DSSTox identifiers mapped to CAS (2021r1)US EPA, Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure
  • EU CosIng — Cosmetic Ingredient Database full exportEuropean Commission, DG GROW
  • Memorandum on Hair Dye Substances and their Skin Sensitising PropertiesSCCS — Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
  • Opinion concerning Use of Permanent Hair Dyes and Bladder Cancer - Updated 2004SCCS — Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
  • Opinion on 2SCCS — Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
  • Opinion on Personal Use of Hair Dyes and Cancer RiskSCCS — Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
  • Opinion on the Use of Permanent Hair Dyes and Bladder Cancer RiskSCCS — Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
  • PubChem — CID-Synonym-filtered bulk + PUG REST propertiesNCBI / National Library of Medicine
  • Request for a Re-evaluation of hair dyes listed in Annex III to Directive 76/768/EEC on Cosmetic ProductsSCCS — Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety