"Strong penalty" in all categories.
- INCI name: TOLUENE-2,5-DIAMINE SULFATE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 210-431-8
- Classification: Sulphate, Regulated, Hair dye
Namely
Toluene is used as a hair colorant (its colorindex is CI 76042). It is highly allergenic and raises many questions about the safety of hairdressers and regular consumers.
In a notice published in 2012, the European Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) concluded: "Toluene-2,5-diamine is an extreme skin sensitizer. The frequency of allergic reactions among hairdressers and consumers remains a major concern for consumer safety."
In a notice published in 2012, the European Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) concluded: "Toluene-2,5-diamine is an extreme skin sensitizer. The frequency of allergic reactions among hairdressers and consumers remains a major concern for consumer safety."
Restriction in Europe:
III/9a
The restrictions are dependent on the use of the ingredient in:
a) Oxidation dye for hair coloring
a) i) General purpose
a) ii) Professional use
(b) Products intended for the coloring of eyelashes.
Professional use
The maximum permitted concentrations are:
For (a) and (b) after mixing under oxidation conditions, the maximum concentration applied to the hair or eyelashes shall not exceed 2,0% (calculated as free base) or 3,6% (calculated as sulphate salt ).
Wording of conditions of employment and warnings:
(a) Must appear on the labeling: the mixing ratio.
"Hair dyes 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 tattoos based on henna may increase the risk of allergy.
Do not color your hair if:
- you have a rash on your face or if your scalp is sensitive, irritated or damaged,
- you have already made a reaction after having colored your hair,
- you have in the past reacted to a temporary black henna tattoo.
Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines).
a) i) Do not use to dye eyelashes.
a) ii) Wear appropriate gloves.
Reserved for professionals. "
b) As of March 3, 2018 must appear on the labeling: the mixing ratio.
"This product may cause severe allergic reactions Read and follow instructions.
This product is not intended for use on persons under 16 years of age. Temporary black tattoos based on henna may increase the risk of allergy.
Do not use to color eyelashes:
- a person with a rash on the face or a sensitive, irritated or damaged scalp,
- a person who has already had a reaction after having colored his hair or his eyelashes,
- a person who has in the past reacted to a temporary black tattoo based on henna.
Rinse immediately if the product comes in contact with them.
Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines).
Wear appropriate gloves.
Reserved for professionals. "
The restrictions are dependent on the use of the ingredient in:
a) Oxidation dye for hair coloring
a) i) General purpose
a) ii) Professional use
(b) Products intended for the coloring of eyelashes.
Professional use
The maximum permitted concentrations are:
For (a) and (b) after mixing under oxidation conditions, the maximum concentration applied to the hair or eyelashes shall not exceed 2,0% (calculated as free base) or 3,6% (calculated as sulphate salt ).
Wording of conditions of employment and warnings:
(a) Must appear on the labeling: the mixing ratio.
"Hair dyes 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 tattoos based on henna may increase the risk of allergy.
Do not color your hair if:
- you have a rash on your face or if your scalp is sensitive, irritated or damaged,
- you have already made a reaction after having colored your hair,
- you have in the past reacted to a temporary black henna tattoo.
Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines).
a) i) Do not use to dye eyelashes.
a) ii) Wear appropriate gloves.
Reserved for professionals. "
b) As of March 3, 2018 must appear on the labeling: the mixing ratio.
"This product may cause severe allergic reactions Read and follow instructions.
This product is not intended for use on persons under 16 years of age. Temporary black tattoos based on henna may increase the risk of allergy.
Do not use to color eyelashes:
- a person with a rash on the face or a sensitive, irritated or damaged scalp,
- a person who has already had a reaction after having colored his hair or his eyelashes,
- a person who has in the past reacted to a temporary black tattoo based on henna.
Rinse immediately if the product comes in contact with them.
Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines).
Wear appropriate gloves.
Reserved for professionals. "
Its functions (INCI)
- Hair dyeing : Colors the hair
This ingredient is present in 0.62% of cosmetics.
