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Is m-Phenylenediamine banned?

m-Phenylenediamine is permitted by the US FDA. Several countries restrict, warning-label, or have reviewed it for safety concerns. The US has more lenient additive rules than the EU, UK, Canada, and Japan, which is why this ingredient remains widely used here.

Why m-Phenylenediamine is flagged

A possible carcinogen and strong sensitizer; restricted in the EU.

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