M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE

BannedCAS 108-45-220 regulations across 20 markets

M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 108-45-2. It is regulated in 20 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
108-45-2

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California1
Maryland1
Washington1
Canada
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 #1204
Chemical name
m-Phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
108-45-2

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1204
Chemical name
m-Phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
108-45-2

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas4 regulations
CaliforniaBannedAnnex AB2762
Chemical name
m-Phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
108-45-2

Source: CA AB 2762 (Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act 2020)

MarylandBannedAnnex HB643
Chemical name
m-Phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
108-45-2

Source: MD HB 643 (Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act)

WashingtonBannedAnnex HB1047
Chemical name
m-Phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
108-45-2

Source: WA HB 1047 (Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act 2023)

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #1204
Chemical name
m-fenilenodiamina e seus sais
CAS
108-45-2

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M45
Chemical name
m-Phenylenediamine

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #300
Chemical name
m-Phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
108-45-2/ 541-69-5/ 541-70-8

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1204
Chemical name
m-Phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
108-45-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1204
Chemical name
m-Phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
108-45-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1204
Chemical name
m-Phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
108-45-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1204
Chemical name
m-Phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
108-45-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1204
Chemical name
m-Phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
108-45-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1204
Chemical name
m-Phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
108-45-2

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1204
Chemical name
m-Phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
108-45-2

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1204
Chemical name
m-Phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
108-45-2

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1204
Chemical name
m-Phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
108-45-2

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1204
Chemical name
m-Phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
108-45-2

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1204
Chemical name
m-Phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
108-45-2

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1204
Chemical name
m-Phenylenediamine and its salts
CAS
108-45-2

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

EAEUNo restrictions

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE banned in any country?

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

What are the restrictions on M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE in cosmetics?

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

Can I use M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE in cosmetics?

M-PHENYLENEDIAMINE is regulated in 20 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, California, Maryland, Washington, 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.