2-CHLORO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
2-CHLORO-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Safety grade: A
This is a synthetic chemical compound used in hair dye products to help create and develop color in the hair. It belongs to a family of chemicals called phenylenediamines, which are common building blocks in permanent and semi-permanent hair coloring formulas.
It is used in hair dye formulations as a color-forming agent, reacting with other dye components to produce a range of hair color shades.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Hair Dyeing ingredients
- RESORCINOL — Grade E**
- THYMOL — Grade A
- M-AMINOPHENOL — Grade C**
- P-AMINOPHENOL — Grade C**
- 2-METHYLRESORCINOL — Grade C
- 4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE — Grade C
- P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE — Grade D**
- 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL — Grade C