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Diaminophenols (1)

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/10

Maximum: 10% (as free base)

Conditions: Product type: Oxidising colouring agents for hair dyeing (a) General use Not to be used on eyebrows (b) Professional use

Required label warning: (a) Can cause an allergic reaction Do not use to dye eyleashes or eyebrows (b) For professional use only Can cause an allergic reaction Wear suitable gloves

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

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Diaminophenols (1)

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Diaminophenols (1) banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is 10% (as free base). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Diaminophenols (1) banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Diaminophenols (1) allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.