CI 12120
CI 12120 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Colorant. Also known as CAS 2425-85-6. It is regulated in 23 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 2425-85-6
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- Chemical name
- 1-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol
- CAS
- 2425-85-6
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Color Index
- CI 12120
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV
- Chemical name
- 1-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Color Index
- 12120
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV
Americas2 regulations
- Chemical name
- CI 12120
- CAS
- 2425-85-6
- Conditions of use
- Prohibited in cosmetics
Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
- Product type
- brief_contact_only
- Conditions of use
- Application fields: brief_contact_only
- Color Index
- CI 12120
Source: ANVISA RDC 628
East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Toluidine Red, Aka221, PIGMENT RED 3, CI 12120
- Conditions of use
- * 배합한도 : 적용 후 바로 씻어내는 제품 및 염모용 화장품에만 사용
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- CI 12120
- Product type
- Scope 4: Cosmetic products intended to come into contact only briefly with the skin
- Color Index
- CI 12120
Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Red
- Product type
- Products with brief skin contact only
- Color Index
- CI 12120
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Red
- Product type
- Products with brief skin contact only
- Color Index
- CI 12120
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Red
- Product type
- Products with brief skin contact only
- Color Index
- CI 12120
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Red
- Product type
- Products with brief skin contact only
- Color Index
- CI 12120
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Red
- Product type
- Products with brief skin contact only
- Color Index
- CI 12120
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Red
- Product type
- Products with brief skin contact only
- Color Index
- CI 12120
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- 1-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol
- CAS
- 2425-85-6
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Color Index
- CI 12120
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
- Chemical name
- 1-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol
- CAS
- 2425-85-6
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Color Index
- CI 12120
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
- Chemical name
- 1-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol
- CAS
- 2425-85-6
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Color Index
- CI 12120
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
- Chemical name
- 1-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol
- CAS
- 2425-85-6
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Color Index
- CI 12120
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
- Chemical name
- 1-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol
- CAS
- 2425-85-6
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Color Index
- CI 12120
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
- Chemical name
- 1-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol
- CAS
- 2425-85-6
- Product type
- Rinse-off products
- Color Index
- CI 12120
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
EAEU5 regulations
- Chemical name
- 1-[(4-метил-2-нитрофенил)азо]-2-нафтол 1-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol
- Product type
- смываемая продукция
- Color Index
- 12120
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 10)
- Chemical name
- 1-[(4-метил-2-нитрофенил)азо]-2-нафтол 1-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol
- Product type
- смываемая продукция
- Color Index
- 12120
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 10)
- Chemical name
- 1-[(4-метил-2-нитрофенил)азо]-2-нафтол 1-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol
- Product type
- смываемая продукция
- Color Index
- 12120
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 10)
- Chemical name
- 1-[(4-метил-2-нитрофенил)азо]-2-нафтол 1-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol
- Product type
- смываемая продукция
- Color Index
- 12120
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 10)
- Chemical name
- 1-[(4-метил-2-нитрофенил)азо]-2-нафтол 1-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol
- Product type
- смываемая продукция
- Color Index
- 12120
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 10)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 12120 banned in any country?
Yes, CI 12120 is banned in Canada. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.
What are the restrictions on CI 12120 in cosmetics?
CI 12120 is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, 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 CI 12120 in cosmetics?
CI 12120 is regulated in 23 markets. It is banned in Canada. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, Brazil, Belarus, 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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Check Ingredients FreeThis 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.