4-ETHOXY-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

BannedCAS 5862-77-118 regulations across 18 markets

4-ETHOXY-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 5862-77-1. It is regulated in 18 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number: 5862-77-1, 6219-69-8, 67801-06-3, 68015-98-5

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1

United Kingdom1

United States

California

Maryland

Washington

Canada1

Brazil1

South Korea1

Japan

Taiwan1

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 #406

Chemical name: 4-Ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS: 67801-06-3 / 5862-77-1 / 68015-98-5 / 6219-69-8

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #406

Chemical name: 4-Ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS: 5862-77-1

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas2 regulations

CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)

Chemical name: 4-Ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS: 5862-77-1
Conditions of use: Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #406

Chemical name: 4-Etoxi-m-fenilenodiamina e seus sais
CAS: 67801-06-3

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations

South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M579

Chemical name: 4-Ethoxy-m-Phenylenediamine

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #32

Chemical name: 4-Ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS: 67801-06-3/ 5862-77-1/ 68015-98-5/ 6219-69-8

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations

SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #406

Chemical name: 4-Ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS: 67801-06-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #406

Chemical name: 4-Ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS: 67801-06-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #406

Chemical name: 4-Ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS: 67801-06-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #406

Chemical name: 4-Ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS: 67801-06-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #406

Chemical name: 4-Ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS: 67801-06-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #406

Chemical name: 4-Ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS: 67801-06-3

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations

UAEBannedAnnex II #406

Chemical name: 4-Ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS: 67801-06-3 / 5862-77-1 / 68015-98-5 / 6219-69-8

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #406

Chemical name: 4-Ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS: 67801-06-3 / 5862-77-1 / 68015-98-5 / 6219-69-8

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #406

Chemical name: 4-Ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS: 67801-06-3 / 5862-77-1 / 68015-98-5 / 6219-69-8

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #406

Chemical name: 4-Ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS: 67801-06-3 / 5862-77-1 / 68015-98-5 / 6219-69-8

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #406

Chemical name: 4-Ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS: 67801-06-3 / 5862-77-1 / 68015-98-5 / 6219-69-8

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #406

Chemical name: 4-Ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS: 67801-06-3 / 5862-77-1 / 68015-98-5 / 6219-69-8

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 4-ETHOXY-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 4-ETHOXY-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE banned in any country?

Yes, 4-ETHOXY-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on 4-ETHOXY-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE in cosmetics?

4-ETHOXY-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam and has no specific restrictions in other tracked markets.

Can I use 4-ETHOXY-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE in cosmetics?

4-ETHOXY-M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE is regulated in 18 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, 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.