TOLUENE-2,6-DIAMINE

BannedCAS 823-40-527 regulations across 18 markets

TOLUENE-2,6-DIAMINE is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 823-40-5. It is regulated in 18 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
95-80-7, 823-40-5

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union2
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil3
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE2
Saudi Arabia2
Qatar2
Oman2
Kuwait2
Bahrain2
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe3 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #1144
Chemical name
Diaminotoluene[1]; [4-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][2]; [2-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][3]
CAS
25376-45-8 [1] / 95-80-7 [2] / 823-40-5 [3]

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionBannedAnnex II #413
Chemical name
2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine (Toluene-2,6-diamine)
CAS
823-40-5

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #413
Chemical name
2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine (Toluene-2,6-diamine)
CAS
823-40-5

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

Americas4 regulations
CanadaBannedAnnex Table 1 (Prohibited)
Chemical name
2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine
CAS
823-40-5
Conditions of use
Prohibited in cosmetics

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #1144
Chemical name
Diaminotolueno, produto técnico — mistura de [4-metil-m-fenilenodiamina] (1) e [2-metil-m-fenilenodiamina ](2) metilfenilenodiamina
CAS
25376-45-8

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #364
Chemical name
4 - Metil – m - fenilenodiamina e seus sais
CAS
95-80-7

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

BrazilBannedAnnex RDC_529 #413
Chemical name
2-Metil-m-fenilenodiamina
CAS
823-40-5

Source: ANVISA RDC 529

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaBannedAnnex banned #M455
Chemical name
Diaminotoluene, [2-methyl-m-phenylene diamine]
CAS
823-40-5

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanBannedAnnex Prohibited Ingredients List #57
Chemical name
2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine (Toluene-2,6-diamine)
CAS
823-40-5

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #413
Chemical name
2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine
CAS
823-40-5

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #413
Chemical name
2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine
CAS
823-40-5

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #413
Chemical name
2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine
CAS
823-40-5

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #413
Chemical name
2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine
CAS
823-40-5

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #413
Chemical name
2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine
CAS
823-40-5

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #413
Chemical name
2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine
CAS
823-40-5

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC12 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1144
Chemical name
Diaminotoluene[1]; [4-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][2]; [2-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][3]
CAS
25376-45-8 [1] / 95-80-7 [2] / 823-40-5 [3]

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

UAEBannedAnnex II #413
Chemical name
2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine (Toluene-2,6-diamine)
CAS
823-40-5

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1144
Chemical name
Diaminotoluene[1]; [4-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][2]; [2-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][3]
CAS
25376-45-8 [1] / 95-80-7 [2] / 823-40-5 [3]

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #413
Chemical name
2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine (Toluene-2,6-diamine)
CAS
823-40-5

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1144
Chemical name
Diaminotoluene[1]; [4-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][2]; [2-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][3]
CAS
25376-45-8 [1] / 95-80-7 [2] / 823-40-5 [3]

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #413
Chemical name
2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine (Toluene-2,6-diamine)
CAS
823-40-5

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1144
Chemical name
Diaminotoluene[1]; [4-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][2]; [2-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][3]
CAS
25376-45-8 [1] / 95-80-7 [2] / 823-40-5 [3]

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #413
Chemical name
2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine (Toluene-2,6-diamine)
CAS
823-40-5

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1144
Chemical name
Diaminotoluene[1]; [4-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][2]; [2-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][3]
CAS
25376-45-8 [1] / 95-80-7 [2] / 823-40-5 [3]

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #413
Chemical name
2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine (Toluene-2,6-diamine)
CAS
823-40-5

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1144
Chemical name
Diaminotoluene[1]; [4-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][2]; [2-methyl-m-phenylene diamine][3]
CAS
25376-45-8 [1] / 95-80-7 [2] / 823-40-5 [3]

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #413
Chemical name
2-Methyl-m-phenylenediamine (Toluene-2,6-diamine)
CAS
823-40-5

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for TOLUENE-2,6-DIAMINE in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TOLUENE-2,6-DIAMINE banned in any country?

Yes, TOLUENE-2,6-DIAMINE 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 TOLUENE-2,6-DIAMINE in cosmetics?

TOLUENE-2,6-DIAMINE 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 TOLUENE-2,6-DIAMINE in cosmetics?

TOLUENE-2,6-DIAMINE 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.