2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Sulfate
What is it?
2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HCl occurs as a light gray to a light pink powder. 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Sulfate is a white powder. In cosmetics and personal care products, 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HCl and 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Sulfate are used in the formulation of permanent hair dyes, colors, and tints.
Safety Information
The safety of 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HCl and 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Sulfate has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol, HCl and 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Sulfate were safe as hair dye ingredients.
Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HCl and 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Sulfate help to impart color to hair. The exact color obtained will depend on the other ingredients that are used in the preparation and the starting color of the hair.
Scientific facts:
2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HCl and 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol Sulfate are used in permanent hair coloring systems where color is produced inside the hair fiber. This is accomplished through careful formulation of the product so that the ingredients interact in a highly controlled process.
