The safety of the hair dye Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A165) will be assessed by the SCCS. The request from the European Commission was published on November 3, 2017. The Scientific Committee has until March 2018 to give its Opinion.
Background
Submission I on the hair dye Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A165), with the chemical name 3-(2,5-diaminophenyl)propan-1-ol (CAS 73793-79-0) and 3-(2,5-diaminophenyl)propan-1-ol-hydrochloride (CAS 1928659-47-5), was transmitted by Cosmetics Europe in July 2016.
The ingredients Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A165) are intended to be used in oxidative hair colouring products up to a maximum on-head concentration of 2%.
Questions to SCCS
1. In light of the data provided, does the SCCS consider Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A165), safe when used in oxidative hair colouring products up to a maximum on-head concentration of 2 %?
2. Does the SCCS have any further scientific concerns with regard to the use of Hydroxypropyl p-phenylenediamine and its dihydrochloride salt (A165) in cosmetic products?
Deadline
March 2018
The SCCS approved this mandate on 24 October 2017.
