1-NAPHTHOL

RestrictedCAS 90-15-324 regulations across 23 markets

1-NAPHTHOL is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 90-15-3. It is regulated in 23 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
90-15-3

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
Brazil1
South Korea2
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia1
Belarus1
Kazakhstan1
Armenia1
Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #16
Chemical name
1-Naphthol and its salts
CAS
90-15-3
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past
Other conditions
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1 % calculated as free base

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #16
Chemical name
1-Naphthalenol
CAS
90-15-3
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “ black henna ” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “ black henna ” tattoo in the past. Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions.
Other conditions
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2,0 %

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

Americas2 regulations
CanadaRestrictedAnnex Table 2 (Restricted)
Chemical name
1-Naphthol, and its salts
CAS
90-15-3
Max concentration
a) 2% b) 1%
Conditions of use
a) In Hair dyes as an oxidizing colouring agent b) In combination with hydrogen peroxide

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_530 #16
Chemical name
1-naftol (CAS Nº 90-15-3) e seus sais
CAS
90-15-3
Max concentration
2%
Product type
Corante de oxidação para a coloração dos cabelos.
Conditions of use
Application: Corante de oxidação para a coloração dos cabelos. | Limitations: Em combinação com peróxido de hidrogênio a concentração máxima no produto pronto para uso é de 1%. | Warnings: Pode provocar reação alérgica.

Source: ANVISA RDC 530

East Asia & Oceania3 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M655
Chemical name
1-Naphthol and its salts (with the exception of 1-Naphthol as the hair dye substance that maximum concentration applied to hair does not exceed 2.0 % in oxidative hair dye products)
CAS
90-15-3

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M696
Chemical name
1-Naphthol
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : ∙ 산화염모에 2.0 % ∙ 기타 제품에는 사용금지

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Restricted Ingredients List #116
Chemical name
1-Naphthalenol
CAS
90-15-3
Max concentration
2%
Product type
Oxidative hair dye products

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #16
Chemical name
1-Naphthalenol / 1-Naphthol
CAS
90-15-3
Max concentration
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.0 %. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text.
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #16
Chemical name
1-Naphthalenol / 1-Naphthol
CAS
90-15-3
Max concentration
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.0 %. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text.
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #16
Chemical name
1-Naphthalenol / 1-Naphthol
CAS
90-15-3
Max concentration
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.0 %. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text.
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #16
Chemical name
1-Naphthalenol / 1-Naphthol
CAS
90-15-3
Max concentration
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.0 %. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text.
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #16
Chemical name
1-Naphthalenol / 1-Naphthol
CAS
90-15-3
Max concentration
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.0 %. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text.
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #16
Chemical name
1-Naphthalenol / 1-Naphthol
CAS
90-15-3
Max concentration
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.0 %. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text.
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary 'black henna' tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: - you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, - you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, - you have experienced a reaction to a temporary 'black henna' tattoo in the past Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #16
Chemical name
1-Naphthol and its salts
CAS
90-15-3
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past
Other conditions
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1 % calculated as free base

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #16
Chemical name
1-Naphthol and its salts
CAS
90-15-3
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past
Other conditions
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1 % calculated as free base

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #16
Chemical name
1-Naphthol and its salts
CAS
90-15-3
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past
Other conditions
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1 % calculated as free base

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #16
Chemical name
1-Naphthol and its salts
CAS
90-15-3
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past
Other conditions
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1 % calculated as free base

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #16
Chemical name
1-Naphthol and its salts
CAS
90-15-3
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past
Other conditions
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1 % calculated as free base

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #16
Chemical name
1-Naphthol and its salts
CAS
90-15-3
Product type
Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, — you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past
Other conditions
After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1 % calculated as free base

Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 III)

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 2 #16
Chemical name
1-Нафталинол (1-Naphthalenol)
CAS
90-15-3
Product type
Красящее вещество в окислительных красках для волос
Conditions of use
Должно быть напечатано на этикетке: Соотношение краски и окислителя в смеси При окрашивании волос могут возникать серьезные аллергические реакции. Прочитайте инструкции и следуйте им. Данная продукция не предназначена для использования лицами моложе 16 лет. Наличие временных татуировок "черной хной" может увеличить риск аллергии. Не окрашивайте ваши волосы, если: - у вас сыпь на лице; - у вас чувствительная кожа головы, - у вас есть раздражение и/или повреждения кожи головы, - вы когда-либо испытывали какую-либо реакцию после окрашивания волос, - ранее вы испытали реакцию на временные татуировки "черной хной".
Other conditions
После смешивания с окислительным реагентом, максимальная концентрация, применяемая для окрашивания волос, не должна превышать 2,0 процента

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 16)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 2 #16
Chemical name
1-Нафталинол (1-Naphthalenol)
CAS
90-15-3
Product type
Красящее вещество в окислительных красках для волос
Conditions of use
Должно быть напечатано на этикетке: Соотношение краски и окислителя в смеси При окрашивании волос могут возникать серьезные аллергические реакции. Прочитайте инструкции и следуйте им. Данная продукция не предназначена для использования лицами моложе 16 лет. Наличие временных татуировок "черной хной" может увеличить риск аллергии. Не окрашивайте ваши волосы, если: - у вас сыпь на лице; - у вас чувствительная кожа головы, - у вас есть раздражение и/или повреждения кожи головы, - вы когда-либо испытывали какую-либо реакцию после окрашивания волос, - ранее вы испытали реакцию на временные татуировки "черной хной".
Other conditions
После смешивания с окислительным реагентом, максимальная концентрация, применяемая для окрашивания волос, не должна превышать 2,0 процента

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 16)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 2 #16
Chemical name
1-Нафталинол (1-Naphthalenol)
CAS
90-15-3
Product type
Красящее вещество в окислительных красках для волос
Conditions of use
Должно быть напечатано на этикетке: Соотношение краски и окислителя в смеси При окрашивании волос могут возникать серьезные аллергические реакции. Прочитайте инструкции и следуйте им. Данная продукция не предназначена для использования лицами моложе 16 лет. Наличие временных татуировок "черной хной" может увеличить риск аллергии. Не окрашивайте ваши волосы, если: - у вас сыпь на лице; - у вас чувствительная кожа головы, - у вас есть раздражение и/или повреждения кожи головы, - вы когда-либо испытывали какую-либо реакцию после окрашивания волос, - ранее вы испытали реакцию на временные татуировки "черной хной".
Other conditions
После смешивания с окислительным реагентом, максимальная концентрация, применяемая для окрашивания волос, не должна превышать 2,0 процента

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 16)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 2 #16
Chemical name
1-Нафталинол (1-Naphthalenol)
CAS
90-15-3
Product type
Красящее вещество в окислительных красках для волос
Conditions of use
Должно быть напечатано на этикетке: Соотношение краски и окислителя в смеси При окрашивании волос могут возникать серьезные аллергические реакции. Прочитайте инструкции и следуйте им. Данная продукция не предназначена для использования лицами моложе 16 лет. Наличие временных татуировок "черной хной" может увеличить риск аллергии. Не окрашивайте ваши волосы, если: - у вас сыпь на лице; - у вас чувствительная кожа головы, - у вас есть раздражение и/или повреждения кожи головы, - вы когда-либо испытывали какую-либо реакцию после окрашивания волос, - ранее вы испытали реакцию на временные татуировки "черной хной".
Other conditions
После смешивания с окислительным реагентом, максимальная концентрация, применяемая для окрашивания волос, не должна превышать 2,0 процента

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 16)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 2 #16
Chemical name
1-Нафталинол (1-Naphthalenol)
CAS
90-15-3
Product type
Красящее вещество в окислительных красках для волос
Conditions of use
Должно быть напечатано на этикетке: Соотношение краски и окислителя в смеси При окрашивании волос могут возникать серьезные аллергические реакции. Прочитайте инструкции и следуйте им. Данная продукция не предназначена для использования лицами моложе 16 лет. Наличие временных татуировок "черной хной" может увеличить риск аллергии. Не окрашивайте ваши волосы, если: - у вас сыпь на лице; - у вас чувствительная кожа головы, - у вас есть раздражение и/или повреждения кожи головы, - вы когда-либо испытывали какую-либо реакцию после окрашивания волос, - ранее вы испытали реакцию на временные татуировки "черной хной".
Other conditions
После смешивания с окислительным реагентом, максимальная концентрация, применяемая для окрашивания волос, не должна превышать 2,0 процента

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 2 (Restricted Substances) (Ref 16)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 1-NAPHTHOL banned in any country?

1-NAPHTHOL is not banned in any of the 26 markets tracked by Formpli. However, it may be subject to restrictions or conditions of use in some markets.

What are the restrictions on 1-NAPHTHOL in cosmetics?

1-NAPHTHOL is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use 1-NAPHTHOL in cosmetics?

1-NAPHTHOL is regulated in 23 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, Canada, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Use Formpli's free screening tool to check your full ingredient list against all 26 markets at once.

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