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N1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-nitro-o-phenylenediamine and its salts

Korean: N1-(2-하이드록시에틸)-4-나이트로-o-페닐렌다이아민 및 그 염류 · CAS 56932-44-6 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

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

Other markets

How N1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-nitro-o-phenylenediamine and its salts is treated in 2 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

Market	Status	Conditions
CN China	Prohibited	—
AS ASEAN (10 countries)	Prohibited only in certain forms or uses	MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a substance in hair dye products^염모제로 사용되는 경우에 한함

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

Also listed as

N1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-nitro-o-phenylenediamine and its salts N1-(2-하이드록시에틸)-4-나이트로-o-페닐렌다이아민 및 그 염류

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 N1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-nitro-o-phenylenediamine and its salts banned in the European Union?

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

Is N1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-nitro-o-phenylenediamine and its salts 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 N1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-nitro-o-phenylenediamine and its salts 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.

What is N1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-nitro-o-phenylenediamine and its salts called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is N1-(2-하이드록시에틸)-4-나이트로-o-페닐렌다이아민 및 그 염류.

What is the CAS number of N1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-4-nitro-o-phenylenediamine and its salts?

CAS 56932-44-6 (from official records).