Color Brands

but to use : Monomethylamine is used as an intermediate for the production of N-methylpyrrolidone, alkyl alkanolamines and monomethyl hydrazine (ingredients of rocket fuel ). It is used to make other organic chemicals including rubber chemicals, pesticides (dimethoate, carbaryl, carbofuron, sodium methyldithiocarbamate, monomethylacetoacetamide), surfactants, photographic chemicals, corrosion ibhubitors, explosives, dyes and phrmaceuticals (adrenaline, ephedrine and pethidine).

Eco

uses 2% ammonia but is limited in their ability to explain how color works.

L'Oréal November 17, 2010

We appreciate your interest in our products. L'Oréal Professionnel considers formulas for our products proprietary.

Since ingredients may have different functions in products depending upon their combination with other ingredients, the percentage of specific ingredients in any given product is not a measure of the ingredient's efficacy. It is the unique formula and technology that provides the desired result.

As a company committed to the highest quality products, we take special care to ensure that all ingredients we use are safe and continually evaluate the most current information about our ingredients.

Thank you for visiting L'Oréal Professionnel on the Web.

L'Oréal Still did not after two emails answer my questions, When the product was used the ammonia was very strong

Matrix November 17, 2010

We appreciate your interest in our products. Matrix considers formulas for our products proprietary.

Thank you for visiting Matrix on the Web.

Matrix Still did not after two emails answer my questions, When the product was used the ammonia was very strong, also they have the same stock reply to my questions, odd?

FACT!

Ammonia is used to swell the cuticle on the hair shaft to allow for melanin pigment to transfer. Look up ammonia.

Peroxide is used for the oxidation process.

Company's that claim to not have ammonia or peroxide are using a synthetic product that is more harmful to your hair

AND YOUR HEALTH

scottmitchellfl 11 months ago

I am surprised that you didn't mention Organic Salon Systems hair color when you mentioned henna and organic hair color. Organic Color Systems has a fabulous more natural, organic, permanent and ammonia-free line that colorists love.

Samantha 8 months ago

AFter reading some of these hubs, I continually see that the organic companies use cocamide DEA. this is a derivative or ETHANOLAMINE otherwise known as MEA. ETHANOLAMINE which apparently is more toxic and is used in higher percentage than the ammonia. Cocamide DEA is used in color and ETHANOLAMINE is listed as being in the professional salon color.

Ethanolamine appears to be more toxic than ammonia.

Ethanolamine is not derived from coconuts. cocamide is derived from coconuts. Ethanolamine is NOT derived from coconuts. It is not a by product of coconuts.

Companies that only have 3 or 4 certified ingredients out of 20 , with the remaining ingredients being lab made chemicals, really stretch the definition of the word " organic " and " natural"- as the words are being used in this industry.

Ethanolamine is made from ammonia in the lab.

Phenelenediamine is also listed as one of the ingredients in the hair color.

PPD is a horrible product. This article definitely gives the impression that PPD is to be avoided .

The organic companies put it in their product.

It is in there.

I try to stay away from ETHANOLAMINE, & PPD. There is another company that uses none of those things. I'd try this other one

Ethanolamine is made from ammonia in the lab.

Ethanolamine is not derived from coconuts. cocamide is derived from coconuts. Ethanolamine is NOT derived from coconuts. It is not a by product of coconuts.

ORGANIC COLOR SYSTEMS USES Ethanolamine not a derivative from coconuts

INGREDIENT LIST

FULL INGREDIENT LISTING DERIVED FROM FUNCTION

COLOR:

PEG-2 Oleamine Soya Bean Moisturizing gel base

Agua Pure Water Used in base at lowlevel

Cocamide DEA Coconut Lathering agent & Thickener

Alcohol Denatured Corn Viscosity adjuster

Oleic Acid Palm Nut Moisturizer

Propylene Glycol Mineral Conditioner

Ethanolamine Coconut pH Adjuster

Hydrolysed Wheat Protein Wheat Conditioner

Parfum Banana Fragrance

PEG-7 Coco Glycerides Coconut Anti-irritant

Certified Organic Symphytum Officianale Comfrey Extract Scalp Soother

Certified Organic Citrus Grandis Grapefruit Extract Natural Anti Bacterial

Certified Organic Citrus Dulcis Orange Extract Natural Antioxodant

Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C Antioxidant

Tocopheryl Acetate Vitamin E Antioxidant

Sodium Sulphite Mineral Antioxidant

Sodium Hydrosulphite Mineral Antioxidant

4-Chlororesorcinol Mineral Color Pigment

2-Amino-4-Hydroxyethylamino-Anisole Mineral Color Pigment

Phenylenediamine Mineral Color Pigment medium

4-Amino-Hydroxytoluene Mineral Color Pigment

M-Aminophenol Mineral Color Pigment

2-Methly Resorcinol Mineral Color Pigment

P-Aminophenol Mineral Color Pigment

HC Yellow 2 Mineral Color Pigment

HC Red 3 Mineral Color Pigment

pH: Organic Color Systems pH 9, Naturlite pH 10, Chemical Color and Bleach pH 11-11.5

ACTIVATORS: Hydrogen Peroxide (pharmaceutical Grade)

Certified Organic Anthemis Noblis Chamomile Extract Natural Soothing Agent

Polyquarterium –10 Plant Cellulose Conditioner

EDTA Tetrasodium Food Antioxidant Stabilzer

Etidronic Acid Mineral Acidifier/pH adjuster

Pheoxethanol Potassium Mineral Preservative

Sorbate Vitamin E

Strictly Professional Hair Color

INGREDIENT EXPLANATIONS:

4-Chlororesorcinol Color Pigment (A Different Compound from Resorcinol) NON-TOXIC

2-Methyl Resorcinol Color Pigment (A Different Compound from Resorcinol) NON-TOXIC

Ethanolamine Coconut derived material used as a pH adjuster. Far less corrosive than

Ammonium Hydroxide that is used in most ammonia based colors

Note: Resorcinol is not used in Organic Color Systems. It is a highly effective color pigment BUT, IT IS HIGHLY TOXIC.

That is why we DO NOT use this substance.

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