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Is 2,6-Dimethyl-p-Phenylenediamine HCl vegan?

2,6-Dimethyl-p-Phenylenediamine HCl

Vegan

2,6-Dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine HCl is the hydrochloride salt of a synthetic aromatic diamine used as a coupling agent in oxidative hair dye formulations.

Also known as 2,6-Dimethyl-1,4-benzenediamine dihydrochloride
INCI name 2,6-Dimethyl-p-Phenylenediamine HCl
CAS number 56496-89-0
EC number 260-223-6
CosIng ID 54188
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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