1,3-BIS-(2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXY)PROPANE

RestrictedCAS 81892-72-016 regulations across 14 markets

1,3-BIS-(2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXY)PROPANE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 81892-72-0. It is regulated in 14 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
81892-72-0

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom3
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe4 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #202
Chemical name
4,4'-[1,3-Propanediylbis(oxy)]bisbenzene-1,3-diamine and its tetrahydrochloride salt (see note 17)
CAS
81892-72-0 - 74918-21-1
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
(a) The mixing ratio: Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. (b) Can cause allergic reaction
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.2% calculated as free base (1.8% as tetrahydrochloride salt).

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #202
Chemical name
See 226

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #226
Chemical name
4,4′-[1,3-Propanediylbis(oxy)]bisbenzene-1,3-diamine and its tetrahydrochloride salt
CAS
81892-72-0 / 74918-21-1
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
(a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. 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. Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions.
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,2 % calculated as free base (1,8 % as tetrahydrochloride salt).

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #226
Chemical name
4,4′-[1,3-Propanediylbis(oxy)]bisbenzene-1,3-diamine and its tetrahydrochloride salt
CAS
81892-72-0 / 74918-21-1
Max concentration
(b) 1,2 % as free base (1,8 % as tetrahydrochloride salt)
Product type
(b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
Max: (b) 1,2 % as free base (1,8 % as tetrahydrochloride salt) (b) Can cause allergic reaction
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,2 % calculated as free base (1,8 % as tetrahydrochloride salt).

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 1,3-BIS-(2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXY)PROPANE in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 1,3-BIS-(2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXY)PROPANE in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #202
Chemical name
4,4′-[1,3- Propanediylbis(oxy)]bisbenzene-1,3- diamine and its tetrahydrochloride salt 1,3-bis-(2,4-Diaminophenoxy) propane,3-bis-(2,4-Diaminophenoxy) propane HCl
CAS
81892-72-0
Max concentration
(b) 1.2% as free base (1.8% as tetrahydro chloride salt)
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.2% calculated as free base (1.8% as tetrahydrochloride salt). The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: (a) The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. Hair colorants 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. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows (b) Can cause allergic reaction Do not use to dye eyelashes

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #202
Chemical name
4,4′-[1,3- Propanediylbis(oxy)]bisbenzene-1,3- diamine and its tetrahydrochloride salt 1,3-bis-(2,4-Diaminophenoxy) propane,3-bis-(2,4-Diaminophenoxy) propane HCl
CAS
81892-72-0
Max concentration
(b) 1.2% as free base (1.8% as tetrahydro chloride salt)
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.2% calculated as free base (1.8% as tetrahydrochloride salt). The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: (a) The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. Hair colorants 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. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows (b) Can cause allergic reaction Do not use to dye eyelashes

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #202
Chemical name
4,4′-[1,3- Propanediylbis(oxy)]bisbenzene-1,3- diamine and its tetrahydrochloride salt 1,3-bis-(2,4-Diaminophenoxy) propane,3-bis-(2,4-Diaminophenoxy) propane HCl
CAS
81892-72-0
Max concentration
(b) 1.2% as free base (1.8% as tetrahydro chloride salt)
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.2% calculated as free base (1.8% as tetrahydrochloride salt). The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: (a) The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. Hair colorants 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. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows (b) Can cause allergic reaction Do not use to dye eyelashes

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #202
Chemical name
4,4′-[1,3- Propanediylbis(oxy)]bisbenzene-1,3- diamine and its tetrahydrochloride salt 1,3-bis-(2,4-Diaminophenoxy) propane,3-bis-(2,4-Diaminophenoxy) propane HCl
CAS
81892-72-0
Max concentration
(b) 1.2% as free base (1.8% as tetrahydro chloride salt)
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.2% calculated as free base (1.8% as tetrahydrochloride salt). The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: (a) The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. Hair colorants 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. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows (b) Can cause allergic reaction Do not use to dye eyelashes

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #202
Chemical name
4,4′-[1,3- Propanediylbis(oxy)]bisbenzene-1,3- diamine and its tetrahydrochloride salt 1,3-bis-(2,4-Diaminophenoxy) propane,3-bis-(2,4-Diaminophenoxy) propane HCl
CAS
81892-72-0
Max concentration
(b) 1.2% as free base (1.8% as tetrahydro chloride salt)
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.2% calculated as free base (1.8% as tetrahydrochloride salt). The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: (a) The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. Hair colorants 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. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows (b) Can cause allergic reaction Do not use to dye eyelashes

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #202
Chemical name
4,4′-[1,3- Propanediylbis(oxy)]bisbenzene-1,3- diamine and its tetrahydrochloride salt 1,3-bis-(2,4-Diaminophenoxy) propane,3-bis-(2,4-Diaminophenoxy) propane HCl
CAS
81892-72-0
Max concentration
(b) 1.2% as free base (1.8% as tetrahydro chloride salt)
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.2% calculated as free base (1.8% as tetrahydrochloride salt). The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: (a) The mixing ratio must be printed on the label. Hair colorants 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. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows (b) Can cause allergic reaction Do not use to dye eyelashes

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #202
Chemical name
4,4'-[1,3-Propanediylbis(oxy)]bisbenzene-1,3-diamine and its tetrahydrochloride salt (see note 17)
CAS
81892-72-0 - 74918-21-1
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
(a) The mixing ratio: Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. (b) Can cause allergic reaction
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.2% calculated as free base (1.8% as tetrahydrochloride salt).

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #202
Chemical name
4,4'-[1,3-Propanediylbis(oxy)]bisbenzene-1,3-diamine and its tetrahydrochloride salt (see note 17)
CAS
81892-72-0 - 74918-21-1
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
(a) The mixing ratio: Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. (b) Can cause allergic reaction
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.2% calculated as free base (1.8% as tetrahydrochloride salt).

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #202
Chemical name
4,4'-[1,3-Propanediylbis(oxy)]bisbenzene-1,3-diamine and its tetrahydrochloride salt (see note 17)
CAS
81892-72-0 - 74918-21-1
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
(a) The mixing ratio: Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. (b) Can cause allergic reaction
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.2% calculated as free base (1.8% as tetrahydrochloride salt).

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #202
Chemical name
4,4'-[1,3-Propanediylbis(oxy)]bisbenzene-1,3-diamine and its tetrahydrochloride salt (see note 17)
CAS
81892-72-0 - 74918-21-1
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
(a) The mixing ratio: Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. (b) Can cause allergic reaction
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.2% calculated as free base (1.8% as tetrahydrochloride salt).

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #202
Chemical name
4,4'-[1,3-Propanediylbis(oxy)]bisbenzene-1,3-diamine and its tetrahydrochloride salt (see note 17)
CAS
81892-72-0 - 74918-21-1
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
(a) The mixing ratio: Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. (b) Can cause allergic reaction
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.2% calculated as free base (1.8% as tetrahydrochloride salt).

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #202
Chemical name
4,4'-[1,3-Propanediylbis(oxy)]bisbenzene-1,3-diamine and its tetrahydrochloride salt (see note 17)
CAS
81892-72-0 - 74918-21-1
Product type
(a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
(a) The mixing ratio: Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. (b) Can cause allergic reaction
Other conditions
(a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.2% calculated as free base (1.8% as tetrahydrochloride salt).

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 1,3-BIS-(2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXY)PROPANE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 1,3-BIS-(2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXY)PROPANE banned in any country?

1,3-BIS-(2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXY)PROPANE is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.

What are the restrictions on 1,3-BIS-(2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXY)PROPANE in cosmetics?

1,3-BIS-(2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXY)PROPANE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use 1,3-BIS-(2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXY)PROPANE in cosmetics?

1,3-BIS-(2,4-DIAMINOPHENOXY)PROPANE is regulated in 14 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.

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This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.