ACID YELLOW 23

RestrictedCAS 1934-21-025 regulations across 17 markets

ACID YELLOW 23 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 1934-21-0. It is regulated in 17 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
12225-21-7, 1934-21-0
Color Index
CI 19140

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union2
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE2
Saudi Arabia2
Qatar2
Oman2
Kuwait2
Bahrain2
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe4 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #189
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-(4-sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and aluminium lake (see note 17). CI 19140
CAS
1934-21-0 - 12225-21-7
Max concentration
0.5%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

European UnionRestrictedAnnex IV #44
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-((4-sulphophenyl)azo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
12225-21-7; 1934-21-0
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 102)
Color Index
CI 19140

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #189
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-(4-sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and aluminium lake ; (CI 19140)
CAS
1934-21-0 / 12225-21-7
Max concentration
0,5 %
Product type
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products
Conditions of use
Max: 0,5 %

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex III

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #44
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-((4-sulphophenyl)azo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
Other conditions
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 102)
Color Index
19140

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_628 #CI_19140
Product type
products_in_general
Conditions of use
Application fields: products_in_general
Color Index
CI 19140

Source: ANVISA RDC 628

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M892
Chemical name
Tartrazine, , FD&C Yellow No. 5, Acid Yellow 23 Aluminum Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Ki4, FOOD YELLOW 4, CI 19140
CAS
1934-21-0

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Restricted Ingredients List #131
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-(4-sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and aluminium lake (CI 19140)
CAS
1934-21-0/ 12225-21-7
Max concentration
0.5%
Product type
Non-oxidative hair dye products

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #189
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4- sulphophenyl)-4-(4- sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3- carboxylate and aluminium lake Acid Yellow 23 / Acid Yellow 23 Aluminium lake
CAS
1934-21-0
Max concentration
0.5%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #189
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4- sulphophenyl)-4-(4- sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3- carboxylate and aluminium lake Acid Yellow 23 / Acid Yellow 23 Aluminium lake
CAS
1934-21-0
Max concentration
0.5%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #189
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4- sulphophenyl)-4-(4- sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3- carboxylate and aluminium lake Acid Yellow 23 / Acid Yellow 23 Aluminium lake
CAS
1934-21-0
Max concentration
0.5%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #189
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4- sulphophenyl)-4-(4- sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3- carboxylate and aluminium lake Acid Yellow 23 / Acid Yellow 23 Aluminium lake
CAS
1934-21-0
Max concentration
0.5%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #189
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4- sulphophenyl)-4-(4- sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3- carboxylate and aluminium lake Acid Yellow 23 / Acid Yellow 23 Aluminium lake
CAS
1934-21-0
Max concentration
0.5%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex III (Restricted) #189
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4- sulphophenyl)-4-(4- sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3- carboxylate and aluminium lake Acid Yellow 23 / Acid Yellow 23 Aluminium lake
CAS
1934-21-0
Max concentration
0.5%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted.
Conditions of use
The free base and salts of this hair colouring ingredient, unless prohibited under Annex II, are permitted for use. The direction for use 'wear suitable gloves' must be included in label or leaflet text. | Label: Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC12 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #189
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-(4-sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and aluminium lake (see note 17). CI 19140
CAS
1934-21-0 - 12225-21-7
Max concentration
0.5%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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

UAERestrictedAnnex IV #44
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-((4-sulphophenyl)azo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
12225-21-7; 1934-21-0
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 102)
Color Index
CI 19140

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #189
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-(4-sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and aluminium lake (see note 17). CI 19140
CAS
1934-21-0 - 12225-21-7
Max concentration
0.5%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex IV #44
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-((4-sulphophenyl)azo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
12225-21-7; 1934-21-0
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 102)
Color Index
CI 19140

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #189
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-(4-sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and aluminium lake (see note 17). CI 19140
CAS
1934-21-0 - 12225-21-7
Max concentration
0.5%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex IV #44
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-((4-sulphophenyl)azo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
12225-21-7; 1934-21-0
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 102)
Color Index
CI 19140

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #189
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-(4-sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and aluminium lake (see note 17). CI 19140
CAS
1934-21-0 - 12225-21-7
Max concentration
0.5%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex IV #44
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-((4-sulphophenyl)azo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
12225-21-7; 1934-21-0
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 102)
Color Index
CI 19140

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #189
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-(4-sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and aluminium lake (see note 17). CI 19140
CAS
1934-21-0 - 12225-21-7
Max concentration
0.5%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex IV #44
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-((4-sulphophenyl)azo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
12225-21-7; 1934-21-0
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 102)
Color Index
CI 19140

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #189
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-(4-sulphophenylazo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and aluminium lake (see note 17). CI 19140
CAS
1934-21-0 - 12225-21-7
Max concentration
0.5%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex IV #44
Chemical name
Trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulphophenyl)-4-((4-sulphophenyl)azo)pyrazole-3-carboxylate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
12225-21-7; 1934-21-0
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 102)
Color Index
CI 19140

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for ACID YELLOW 23 in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ACID YELLOW 23 banned in any country?

ACID YELLOW 23 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 ACID YELLOW 23 in cosmetics?

ACID YELLOW 23 is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, 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 ACID YELLOW 23 in cosmetics?

ACID YELLOW 23 is regulated in 17 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Indonesia, South Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, 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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