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Functions
- Hair dyeing
- Imparting color to hair. Hair dyeing preparations may be temporary, semi-permanent, permanent, depending on the length of time the colorant remains on the hair.
EU regulation
EU · Annex III, entry 9Methylphenylenediamines, their N-substituted derivatives and their salts (1) with the exception of the substance under reference number 9a in this annex and substances under reference numbers 364, 1310 and 1313 in Annex II
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
- Maximum concentration
- (a) General use (b) Professional use For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 5 % calculated as free base
- Conditions and warnings
- (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past. Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines). Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows.” (b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past. Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines). Wear suitable gloves.”
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2013/344