4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

BannedCAS 94082-77-615 regulations across 15 markets

4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 94082-77-6. It is regulated in 15 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
94082-77-6, 94082-85-6

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #1307
Chemical name
4,6-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
94082-85-6
Product type
hair dye products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1307
Chemical name
4,6-Bis(2-Hydroxyethoxy)-m-Phenylenediamine and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS
94082-85-6

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M589
Chemical name
4,6-Bis(2-Hydroxyethoxy)-m-Phenylenediamine

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1307
Chemical name
4,6-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
94082-85-6
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1307
Chemical name
4,6-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
94082-85-6
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1307
Chemical name
4,6-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
94082-85-6
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1307
Chemical name
4,6-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
94082-85-6
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1307
Chemical name
4,6-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
94082-85-6
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1307
Chemical name
4,6-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
94082-85-6
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1307
Chemical name
4,6-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
94082-85-6
Product type
hair dye products

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1307
Chemical name
4,6-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
94082-85-6
Product type
hair dye products

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1307
Chemical name
4,6-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
94082-85-6
Product type
hair dye products

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1307
Chemical name
4,6-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
94082-85-6
Product type
hair dye products

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1307
Chemical name
4,6-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
94082-85-6
Product type
hair dye products

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1307
Chemical name
4,6-Bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
94082-85-6
Product type
hair dye products

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE banned in any country?

Yes, 4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on 4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE in cosmetics?

4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use 4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE in cosmetics?

4,6-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHOXY)-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE is regulated in 15 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, 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.