2,4-diaminophenoxyethanol HCL

2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HCL, alternatively known as 2,4-diaminophenoxyethanol HCL, is a chemical that is used in various industries. It is a whitish powder soluble in both hot and cold water, and dissolving it produces a colourless solution.

Its main area of occurrence is in industrial paints and varnishes, where it serves as one of the components of colouring pigments. Furthermore, its use is common in cosmetic products, specifically hair dyes, where it acts as a permanent dye capable of lasting for a long time without significant fading. Thanks to its properties, hair color can be kept rich and vibrant for a longer period of time and through various external influences. It penetrates deeper into the hair and its molecules are firmly bonded there with the keratin that makes up the hair. However, the safety of this dye for human skin is still a matter of research and debate. It may also be used in the pharmaceutical industry and in laboratory diagnostics.