CI 12010

BannedCAS 6535-42-834 regulations across 20 markets

CI 12010 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Colorant. Also known as CAS 6535-42-8. It is regulated in 20 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number: 6535-42-8

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union2

United Kingdom2

United States

California

Maryland

Washington

Canada

Brazil

South Korea

Japan

Taiwan1

Australia

Singapore2

Malaysia2

Thailand2

Indonesia2

Vietnam2

Philippines2

UAE2

Saudi Arabia2

Qatar2

Oman2

Kuwait2

Bahrain2

Russia1

Belarus1

Kazakhstan1

Armenia1

Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe4 regulations

European UnionBannedAnnex II #1344

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol (Solvent Red 3; CI 12010) and its salts
Product type: hair dye products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex IV #8

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol
CAS: 6535-42-8
Product type: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Color Index: CI 12010

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1344

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol (Solvent Red 3; CI 12010) and its salts when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS: 6535-42-8

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #8

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol
Product type: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Color Index: 12010

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for CI 12010 in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Colorants List #8

Chemical name: CI 12010
Product type: Scope 3: Cosmetic products intended not to come into contact with the mucous membranes
Color Index: CI 12010

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN12 regulations

SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1344

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol and its salts
CAS: 6535-42-8
Product type: hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #12010

Chemical name: Red
Product type: All cosmetic products except those in contact with mucous membranes
Color Index: CI 12010

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1344

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol and its salts
CAS: 6535-42-8
Product type: hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #12010

Chemical name: Red
Product type: All cosmetic products except those in contact with mucous membranes
Color Index: CI 12010

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1344

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol and its salts
CAS: 6535-42-8
Product type: hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #12010

Chemical name: Red
Product type: All cosmetic products except those in contact with mucous membranes
Color Index: CI 12010

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1344

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol and its salts
CAS: 6535-42-8
Product type: hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #12010

Chemical name: Red
Product type: All cosmetic products except those in contact with mucous membranes
Color Index: CI 12010

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1344

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol and its salts
CAS: 6535-42-8
Product type: hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #12010

Chemical name: Red
Product type: All cosmetic products except those in contact with mucous membranes
Color Index: CI 12010

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1344

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol and its salts
CAS: 6535-42-8
Product type: hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #12010

Chemical name: Red
Product type: All cosmetic products except those in contact with mucous membranes
Color Index: CI 12010

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC12 regulations

UAEBannedAnnex II #1344

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol (Solvent Red 3; CI 12010) and its salts
Product type: hair dye products

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

UAERestrictedAnnex IV #8

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol
CAS: 6535-42-8
Product type: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Color Index: CI 12010

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1344

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol (Solvent Red 3; CI 12010) and its salts
Product type: hair dye products

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex IV #8

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol
CAS: 6535-42-8
Product type: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Color Index: CI 12010

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1344

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol (Solvent Red 3; CI 12010) and its salts
Product type: hair dye products

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex IV #8

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol
CAS: 6535-42-8
Product type: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Color Index: CI 12010

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1344

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol (Solvent Red 3; CI 12010) and its salts
Product type: hair dye products

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex IV #8

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol
CAS: 6535-42-8
Product type: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Color Index: CI 12010

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1344

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol (Solvent Red 3; CI 12010) and its salts
Product type: hair dye products

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex IV #8

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol
CAS: 6535-42-8
Product type: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Color Index: CI 12010

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1344

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol (Solvent Red 3; CI 12010) and its salts
Product type: hair dye products

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex IV #8

Chemical name: 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol
CAS: 6535-42-8
Product type: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Color Index: CI 12010

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

EAEU5 regulations

RussiaRestrictedAnnex 3 #8

Chemical name: 4-[(4-этоксифенил)азо]нафтол 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol
Product type: не используется в продукции, предназначенной для слизистых оболочек
Color Index: 12010

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 8)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 3 #8

Chemical name: 4-[(4-этоксифенил)азо]нафтол 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol
Product type: не используется в продукции, предназначенной для слизистых оболочек
Color Index: 12010

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 8)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 3 #8

Chemical name: 4-[(4-этоксифенил)азо]нафтол 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol
Product type: не используется в продукции, предназначенной для слизистых оболочек
Color Index: 12010

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 8)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 3 #8

Chemical name: 4-[(4-этоксифенил)азо]нафтол 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol
Product type: не используется в продукции, предназначенной для слизистых оболочек
Color Index: 12010

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 8)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 3 #8

Chemical name: 4-[(4-этоксифенил)азо]нафтол 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol
Product type: не используется в продукции, предназначенной для слизистых оболочек
Color Index: 12010

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 8)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 12010 banned in any country?

Yes, CI 12010 is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on CI 12010 in cosmetics?

CI 12010 is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, 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 CI 12010 in cosmetics?

CI 12010 is regulated in 20 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Belarus, European Union, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, 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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This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Regulations change — always verify with official sources and consult a regulatory specialist before exporting cosmetic products. Data sourced from EU COSING, US FDA, Health Canada, MHLW Japan, MFDS Korea, ASEAN ACD, GCC SFDA, TGA Australia, ANVISA Brazil, EAEU TR CU, and Taiwan TFDA.