4-Phenylenediamine Base

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Where is 4-Phenylenediamine Base found?

Phenylenediamine (PPD) is a chemical substance used in the production of many types of dyes and pigments, including almost all permanent and some semi-permanent hair-coloring products. It is also added to real henna to create “Black Henna.” You may also find phenylenediamine in photographic developers, textile and fur dyes, temporary, paint-on and black henna tattoos, dark-colored cosmetics, lithography plates, photocopying and printing inks, black rubber, oils, greases, and gasoline.

How can you avoid contact with 4-Phenylenediamine Base?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 1,4-Benzenediamine
• 1,4-Phenylenediamine
• CI 76060
• p-Phenylenediamine
• 1,4-Diaminobenzene
• 4-Aminoaniline
• AI3-00710
• Benzofur D
• CCRIS 509
• Oxidation Base 10
• Developer 13
• Developer PF
• EINECS 203-404-7
• Fouramine D
• Fourrine D
• Furro D
• Futramine D
• Paraphenylenediamine
• Pelagol D
• Peltol D
• PPD
• Renal PF
• Rodol D
• Santoflex LC
• Tertral D
• USAF EK-394
• p-Aminoaniline
• p-Benzenediamine
• p-Diaminobenzene
• p-Phenyldiamine

What are some products that may contain 4-Phenylenediamine Base?

A clinician's point of view.

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For additional information about products that might contain 4-Phenylenediamine Base, visit the Consumer Product Information Database. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.