4-METHOXYTOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE HCL

BannedCAS 56496-88-917 regulations across 16 markets

4-METHOXYTOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE HCL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 56496-88-9. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.

Also Known As

CAS Number
56496-88-9

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea2
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 #1221
Chemical name
4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-diamine and its HCl salt
CAS
56496-88-9
Product type
hair dye products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1221
Chemical name
4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-Diamine and its HCl salt, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS
56496-88-9

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 4-METHOXYTOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE HCL in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M659
Chemical name
4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-Diamine and its HCl salt
CAS
56496-88-9

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M688
Chemical name
4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-Diamine HCl

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #270
Chemical name
4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-diamine and its HCl salt 不得使用於染髮用途化粧品
CAS
56496-88-9

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1221
Chemical name
4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-diamine and its HCl salt
CAS
56496-88-9
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1221
Chemical name
4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-diamine and its HCl salt
CAS
56496-88-9
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1221
Chemical name
4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-diamine and its HCl salt
CAS
56496-88-9
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1221
Chemical name
4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-diamine and its HCl salt
CAS
56496-88-9
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1221
Chemical name
4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-diamine and its HCl salt
CAS
56496-88-9
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1221
Chemical name
4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-diamine and its HCl salt
CAS
56496-88-9
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1221
Chemical name
4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-diamine and its HCl salt
CAS
56496-88-9
Product type
hair dye products

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1221
Chemical name
4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-diamine and its HCl salt
CAS
56496-88-9
Product type
hair dye products

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1221
Chemical name
4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-diamine and its HCl salt
CAS
56496-88-9
Product type
hair dye products

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1221
Chemical name
4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-diamine and its HCl salt
CAS
56496-88-9
Product type
hair dye products

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1221
Chemical name
4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-diamine and its HCl salt
CAS
56496-88-9
Product type
hair dye products

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1221
Chemical name
4-Methoxytoluene-2,5-diamine and its HCl salt
CAS
56496-88-9
Product type
hair dye products

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for 4-METHOXYTOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE HCL in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 4-METHOXYTOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE HCL banned in any country?

Yes, 4-METHOXYTOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE HCL is banned in UAE, Bahrain, 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-METHOXYTOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE HCL in cosmetics?

4-METHOXYTOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE HCL is banned in UAE, Bahrain, 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-METHOXYTOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE HCL in cosmetics?

4-METHOXYTOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE HCL is regulated in 16 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, 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.