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o-Phenylenediamine and its salts

Korean: ο-페닐렌다이아민 및 그 염류 · CAS 95-54-5 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited Annex II/363

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

US United States (FDA)

Banned in some U.S. states VA-HB122

Conditions: Virginia: Toxin-Free Cosmetics (HB 122, 2026 Acts ch. 910) · Va. Code §59.1-574.2 · In force since 2026-07-01 · intentionally added

Source: Virginia — Toxin-Free Cosmetics (HB 122, 2026 Acts ch. 910) · checked Oct 17, 2026

Banned in some U.S. states WA-TFCA

Conditions: Washington: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (Substitute House Bill 1047, Chapter 455, Laws of 2023) and Cosmetic Products Restrictions Rule (ch. 173-339 WAC, WSR 25-18-057, eff. 2025-09-28) · RCW 70A.560.005-.900 (2023 c 455); WAC 173-339-110 · In force since 2025-01-01 · intentionally added

Source: Washington — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (Substitute House Bill 1047, Chapter 455, Laws of 2023) · checked Oct 17, 2026

Banned in some U.S. states IL-PA104-0545

Conditions: Illinois: Chemicals in Cosmetic Products Act (HB 3409, Public Act 104-0545) · Public Act 104-0545 §15 · From 2028-07-01 · intentionally added

Source: Illinois — Chemicals in Cosmetic Products Act (HB 3409, Public Act 104-0545) · checked Oct 17, 2026

Banned in some U.S. states CA-TFCA

Conditions: California: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2762, Ch. 314, Stats. 2020), as amended by AB 496 (Ch. 441, Stats. 2023), AB 60 'Musk Reduction Act' (Ch. 432, Stats. 2025) and SB 39 (Ch. 208, Stats. 2025) · Cal. Health & Safety Code §108980 (subd. (a) 2025 list; (b) 2027 list; (c) musk ketone; (d) trace exemption; (f) boric acid suppositories) · In force since 2025-01-01 · intentionally added

Source: California — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (AB 2762, Ch. 314, Stats. 2020), as amended by AB 496 ( · checked Oct 17, 2026

Banned in some U.S. states OR-SB546

Conditions: Oregon: Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (SB 546, Or. Laws 2023 ch. 575) · ORS 431A.345 · From 2027-01-01 · intentionally added

Source: Oregon — Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (SB 546, Or. Laws 2023 ch. 575) · checked Oct 17, 2026

Banned in some U.S. states MD-HB643

Conditions: Maryland: Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Ingredient Prohibition (HB 643, Chapter 490, Laws of Maryland 2021) · Md. Code, Health-General §21-259.2 · In force since 2025-01-01 · intentionally added (knowingly)

Source: Maryland — Public Health - Cosmetic Products - Ingredient Prohibition (HB 643, Chapter 490, · checked Oct 17, 2026

Banned in some U.S. states VT-ACT131

Conditions: Vermont: Act 131 of 2024 (S.25) — Chemicals in Cosmetic and Menstrual Products · 9 V.S.A. §2494b · In force since 2026-01-01 · intentionally added

Source: Vermont — Act 131 of 2024 (S.25) — Chemicals in Cosmetic and Menstrual Products · checked Oct 17, 2026

Other markets

How o-Phenylenediamine and its salts is treated in 6 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaProhibited —
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Prohibited —
TW TaiwanProhibited —
CA CanadaProhibited —
BR BrazilProhibited —
AR ArgentinaProhibited —

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

Also listed as

o-Phenylenediamine and its salts ο-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 o-Phenylenediamine and its salts banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited” (EU CosIng — Annex II).

Is o-Phenylenediamine and its salts banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions).

Is o-Phenylenediamine and its salts allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

In the FDA's records it is listed as “Banned in some U.S. states” (Virginia — Toxin-Free Cosmetics (HB 122, 2026 Acts ch. 910)).

What is o-Phenylenediamine and its salts called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is ο-페닐렌다이아민 및 그 염류.

What is the CAS number of o-Phenylenediamine and its salts?

CAS 95-54-5 (from official records).

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