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CAS 95-54-5

Is o-Phenylenediamine and its salts banned where you sell?

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Banned, limited, needs a warning, or no rule we know of. US states also follow federal rules, shown in their own row.

Market
Status
Requirement, dates and source
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025; Packaged food and beverages: 7 Oct 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 1 Oct 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Banned

For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 1 Jan 2025.

“(11)o-Phenylenediamine and its salts (CAS no. 95-54-5).”
HSC 108980(a)(11) · fetched 2026-10-08California Legislature: Cal. Health & Safety Code 108980-108985.7(opens in a new tab)

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (NSRL (µg/day): o-Phenylenediamine: 26; o-Phenylenediamine dihydrochloride: 44). In force since 15 May 1999.

Chemical
o-Phenylenediamine and its salts
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
an authoritative body (AB)
CAS No.
95-54-5
Date listed
15 May 1998

Prop 65 list row: o-Phenylenediamine and its salts · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Banned

For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force, start date unknown.

“(11) o–Phenylenediamine and its salts (CAS no. 95–54–5);”
21-259.2(b)(11) · fetched 2026-10-09Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg): Md. Code, Health-General 21-259.2(opens in a new tab)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 16 Sep 2023), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: not covered; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Banned

For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 1 Jan 2026.

“(13) o-phenylenediamine and its salts (CAS 95-54-5);”
2494b(a)(13) · fetched 2026-10-08Vermont Legislature / Attorney General: 9 V.S.A. 2494a-2494c (2024 Act 131 Sec. 1-2)(opens in a new tab)
Banned

For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 1 Jan 2025.

“(h) o-phenylenediamine and its salts (CAS 95-54-5).”
70A.560.020(1)(h) · fetched 2026-10-09Washington State Legislature (Code Reviser): RCW 70A.560(opens in a new tab)
Banned

For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 11 Jul 2013.

From the consolidated text: o-Phenylenediamine and its salts · 95-54-5 · 202-430-6

Banned

For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force, start date unknown.

From the official list: o -Phenylenediamine and its salts · 95-54-5 · 202-430-6

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 12 Jul 2024; Packaged food and beverages: 1 Apr 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 3 Sep 2026; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 1 Sep 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Banned

For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.

From the official list: ο-페닐렌디아민 및 그 염류 · 95-54-5 · ο-페닐렌디아민

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025; Packaged food and beverages: 7 Oct 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 1 Oct 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    Banned
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 1 Jan 2025.

    “(11)o-Phenylenediamine and its salts (CAS no. 95-54-5).”
    HSC 108980(a)(11) · fetched 2026-10-08California Legislature: Cal. Health & Safety Code 108980-108985.7(opens in a new tab)

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (NSRL (µg/day): o-Phenylenediamine: 26; o-Phenylenediamine dihydrochloride: 44). In force since 15 May 1999.

    Chemical
    o-Phenylenediamine and its salts
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    an authoritative body (AB)
    CAS No.
    95-54-5
    Date listed
    15 May 1998

    Prop 65 list row: o-Phenylenediamine and its salts · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    Banned
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force, start date unknown.

    “(11) o–Phenylenediamine and its salts (CAS no. 95–54–5);”
    21-259.2(b)(11) · fetched 2026-10-09Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg): Md. Code, Health-General 21-259.2(opens in a new tab)
  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 16 Sep 2023), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: not covered; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    Banned
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 1 Jan 2026.

    “(13) o-phenylenediamine and its salts (CAS 95-54-5);”
    2494b(a)(13) · fetched 2026-10-08Vermont Legislature / Attorney General: 9 V.S.A. 2494a-2494c (2024 Act 131 Sec. 1-2)(opens in a new tab)
  • Status
    Banned
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 1 Jan 2025.

    “(h) o-phenylenediamine and its salts (CAS 95-54-5).”
    70A.560.020(1)(h) · fetched 2026-10-09Washington State Legislature (Code Reviser): RCW 70A.560(opens in a new tab)
  • Status
    Banned
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 11 Jul 2013.

    From the consolidated text: o-Phenylenediamine and its salts · 95-54-5 · 202-430-6

  • Status
    Banned
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force, start date unknown.

    From the official list: o -Phenylenediamine and its salts · 95-54-5 · 202-430-6

  • Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 12 Jul 2024; Packaged food and beverages: 1 Apr 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 3 Sep 2026; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 1 Sep 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • Status
    Banned
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.

    From the official list: ο-페닐렌디아민 및 그 염류 · 95-54-5 · ο-페닐렌디아민

California

Prop 65 listing

California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.

Listing
Listed 1998-05-15 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
Warning applies from
15 May 1999
Requirement
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (NSRL (µg/day): o-Phenylenediamine: 26; o-Phenylenediamine dihydrochloride: 44)
Warning wording
This product can expose you to o-Phenylenediamine and its salts, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Chemical
o-Phenylenediamine and its salts
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
an authoritative body (AB)
CAS No.
95-54-5
Date listed
15 May 1998

Prop 65 list row: o-Phenylenediamine and its salts · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Groups

Group memberships

Groups that name this substance. Markets define groups like PFAS in different ways.

  • Banned cosmetic ingredients from 2025 in California (US state): The 12 numbered ingredient groups of Health and Safety Code 108980(a) (phthalates DBP and DEHP, formaldehyde, paraformaldehyde, methylene glycol, quaternium-15, mercury, isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben, m- and o-phenylenediamine and their salts, and 13 listed PFAS and their salts) when intentionally added to a cosmetic product. The statute prints CAS 355-76-2 for nonadecafluorodecanoic acid (HSC 108980(a)(12)(H)); that number fails the CAS check digit, so the registry number 335-76-2 is listed as well (deliberate addition).

    “a person or entity shall not manufacture, sell, deliver, hold, or offer for sale in commerce any cosmetic product that contains any of the following intentionally added ingredients:”
    HSC 108980(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California Legislature: HSC 108980(a)(opens in a new tab)
  • Banned chemicals in cosmetics and menstrual products in Vermont (US state): The chemicals of 9 V.S.A. 2494b(a)(3)-(14) when intentionally added to a cosmetic or menstrual product in any amount: formaldehyde, methylene glycol, mercury and compounds, 1,4-dioxane, isopropylparaben, isobutylparaben, lead and compounds, asbestos, triclosan, m-phenylenediamine and salts (the statute prints CAS 108-42-5; the usual CAS 108-45-2 is also listed), o-phenylenediamine and salts, quaternium-15.

    “any cosmetic or menstrual product to which the following chemicals or chemical classes have been intentionally added in any amount:”
    9 V.S.A. 2494b(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08Vermont Legislature / Attorney General: 9 V.S.A. 2494b(a)(opens in a new tab)
  • Banned cosmetic ingredients in Maryland (US state): The 12 numbered ingredients of Md. Health-General 21-259.2(b): DBP, DEHP, formaldehyde, paraformaldehyde, methylene glycol, quaternium-15, mercury, isobutylparaben, isopropylparaben, m- and o-phenylenediamine and salts, and 13 listed PFAS and salts, when intentionally added. The statute prints CAS 335-76-2 for nonadecafluorodecanoic acid (21-259.2(b)(12)(viii)); the group uses that number as printed (the California text prints 355-76-2 for the same substance).

    “a person may not knowingly manufacture, sell, deliver, hold, or offer for sale in the State a cosmetic product that contains any of the following intentionally added ingredients:”
    Health-General 21-259.2(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09Maryland General Assembly (mgaleg): Health-General 21-259.2(b)(opens in a new tab)
  • Prohibited chemicals in cosmetics in Washington (US state): Intentionally added chemicals in RCW 70A.560.020(1)(c)-(h): formaldehyde, methylene glycol, mercury, triclosan, m- and o-phenylenediamine

    “(c) Formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0) and chemicals determined by the department to release formaldehyde; (d) Methylene glycol (CAS 463-57-0); (e) Mercury and mercury compounds (CAS 7439-97-6); (f) Triclosan (CAS 3380-34-5); (g) m-phenylenediamine and its salts (CAS 108-45-2); and (h) o-phenylenediamine and its salts (CAS 95-54-5).”
    RCW 70A.560.020(1) · fetched 2026-10-09Washington State Legislature (Code Reviser): RCW 70A.560.020(1)(opens in a new tab)

Records

Recalls and alerts

Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name o-Phenylenediamine and its salts, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.

No records in our feeds

No Prop 65 notice, EU Safety Gate alert or CPSC recall has named o-Phenylenediamine and its salts since January 2023. Other agencies may still have acted.

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