N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE
N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 4698-29-7. It is regulated in 16 markets including UAE, Bahrain, European Union.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 4698-29-7
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- Chemical name
- N-substituted derivatives of p- Phenylenediamine and their salts; N- substituted derivatives of o-Phenylenediamine (1 ), with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II
- CAS
- 4698-29-7
- Max concentration
- (a) General use (b) Professional use For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3 % calculated as free base
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colourants 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. Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows” (b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only Hair colourants 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 hav
- Other conditions
- (1 ) These substances may be used singly or in combination provided that the sum of the ratios of the levels of each of them in the cosmetic product expressed with reference to the maximum level authorised for each of them does not exceed 1.’
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III
- Chemical name
- N-substituted derivatives of p-Phenylenediamine and their salts; N-substituted derivatives of o-Phenylenediamine , with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II
- Product type
- 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. Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. (b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. For professional use only Hair colourants 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 e
- Other conditions
- (a) General use (b) Professional use For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3 % calculated as free base
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III
AmericasNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.
East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
- Chemical name
- N-Phenyl-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate
- Conditions of use
- * 배합한도 : ∙ 산화염모에 N-페닐-p-페닐렌디아민으로서 2.0 % ∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- bis(N-phenylbenzene-p-diamine) sulphate
- CAS
- 4698-29-7
- Max concentration
- 3% (以free base計)
- Product type
- Oxidative hair dye products
Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- N-substituted derivatives of p- Phenylenediamine and their salts; N- substituted derivatives of o- Phenylenediamine (1) , with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II
- Max concentration
- After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3 %calculated as free base The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or l
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
- Conditions of use
- To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. 'Hair colourants 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. Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows'
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- N-substituted derivatives of p- Phenylenediamine and their salts; N- substituted derivatives of o- Phenylenediamine (1) , with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II
- Max concentration
- After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3 %calculated as free base The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or l
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
- Conditions of use
- To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. 'Hair colourants 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. Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows'
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- N-substituted derivatives of p- Phenylenediamine and their salts; N- substituted derivatives of o- Phenylenediamine (1) , with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II
- Max concentration
- After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3 %calculated as free base The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or l
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
- Conditions of use
- To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. 'Hair colourants 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. Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows'
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- N-substituted derivatives of p- Phenylenediamine and their salts; N- substituted derivatives of o- Phenylenediamine (1) , with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II
- Max concentration
- After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3 %calculated as free base The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or l
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
- Conditions of use
- To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. 'Hair colourants 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. Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows'
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- N-substituted derivatives of p- Phenylenediamine and their salts; N- substituted derivatives of o- Phenylenediamine (1) , with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II
- Max concentration
- After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3 %calculated as free base The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or l
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
- Conditions of use
- To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. 'Hair colourants 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. Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows'
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- N-substituted derivatives of p- Phenylenediamine and their salts; N- substituted derivatives of o- Phenylenediamine (1) , with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II
- Max concentration
- After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3 %calculated as free base The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or l
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
- Conditions of use
- To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. 'Hair colourants 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. Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows'
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- N-substituted derivatives of p- Phenylenediamine and their salts; N- substituted derivatives of o-Phenylenediamine (1 ), with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II
- CAS
- 4698-29-7
- Max concentration
- (a) General use (b) Professional use For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3 % calculated as free base
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colourants 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. Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows” (b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only Hair colourants 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 hav
- Other conditions
- (1 ) These substances may be used singly or in combination provided that the sum of the ratios of the levels of each of them in the cosmetic product expressed with reference to the maximum level authorised for each of them does not exceed 1.’
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- N-substituted derivatives of p- Phenylenediamine and their salts; N- substituted derivatives of o-Phenylenediamine (1 ), with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II
- CAS
- 4698-29-7
- Max concentration
- (a) General use (b) Professional use For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3 % calculated as free base
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colourants 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. Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows” (b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only Hair colourants 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 hav
- Other conditions
- (1 ) These substances may be used singly or in combination provided that the sum of the ratios of the levels of each of them in the cosmetic product expressed with reference to the maximum level authorised for each of them does not exceed 1.’
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- N-substituted derivatives of p- Phenylenediamine and their salts; N- substituted derivatives of o-Phenylenediamine (1 ), with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II
- CAS
- 4698-29-7
- Max concentration
- (a) General use (b) Professional use For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3 % calculated as free base
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colourants 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. Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows” (b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only Hair colourants 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 hav
- Other conditions
- (1 ) These substances may be used singly or in combination provided that the sum of the ratios of the levels of each of them in the cosmetic product expressed with reference to the maximum level authorised for each of them does not exceed 1.’
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- N-substituted derivatives of p- Phenylenediamine and their salts; N- substituted derivatives of o-Phenylenediamine (1 ), with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II
- CAS
- 4698-29-7
- Max concentration
- (a) General use (b) Professional use For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3 % calculated as free base
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colourants 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. Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows” (b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only Hair colourants 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 hav
- Other conditions
- (1 ) These substances may be used singly or in combination provided that the sum of the ratios of the levels of each of them in the cosmetic product expressed with reference to the maximum level authorised for each of them does not exceed 1.’
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- N-substituted derivatives of p- Phenylenediamine and their salts; N- substituted derivatives of o-Phenylenediamine (1 ), with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II
- CAS
- 4698-29-7
- Max concentration
- (a) General use (b) Professional use For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3 % calculated as free base
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colourants 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. Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows” (b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only Hair colourants 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 hav
- Other conditions
- (1 ) These substances may be used singly or in combination provided that the sum of the ratios of the levels of each of them in the cosmetic product expressed with reference to the maximum level authorised for each of them does not exceed 1.’
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
- Chemical name
- N-substituted derivatives of p- Phenylenediamine and their salts; N- substituted derivatives of o-Phenylenediamine (1 ), with exception of those derivatives listed elsewhere in this Annex and under reference numbers 1309, 1311, and 1312 in Annex II
- CAS
- 4698-29-7
- Max concentration
- (a) General use (b) Professional use For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 3 % calculated as free base
- Product type
- Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
- Conditions of use
- (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colourants 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. Contains phenylenediamines. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows” (b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “For professional use only Hair colourants 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 hav
- Other conditions
- (1 ) These substances may be used singly or in combination provided that the sum of the ratios of the levels of each of them in the cosmetic product expressed with reference to the maximum level authorised for each of them does not exceed 1.’
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE banned in any country?
N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE 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 N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE in cosmetics?
N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, 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 N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE in cosmetics?
N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE SULFATE is regulated in 16 markets. It has restrictions 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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Check Ingredients FreeThis 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.