CI 15985
CI 15985 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Colorant. Also known as Yellow No. 6, CAS 2783-94-0. It is regulated in 21 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.
Also Known As
- Common names
- Yellow No. 6, YELLOW 6 LAKE
- CAS Number
- 2783-94-0
- INCI variants
- YELLOW 6
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
- CAS
- 2783-94-0
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 110)
- Color Index
- CI 15985
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV
- Chemical name
- Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate 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 110)
- Color Index
- 15985
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV
AmericasNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for CI 15985 in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.
East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Sunset Yellow FCF, FD&C Yellow No. 6, Sunset Yellow Aluminum Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, FOOD YELLOW 3, CI 15985
Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation
- Chemical name
- CI 15985
- Product type
- Scope 1: All cosmetic products
- Color Index
- CI 15985
Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations
ASEAN6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Yellow
- Product type
- All cosmetic products
- Color Index
- CI 15985 ( 2 )
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Yellow
- Product type
- All cosmetic products
- Color Index
- CI 15985 ( 2 )
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Yellow
- Product type
- All cosmetic products
- Color Index
- CI 15985 ( 2 )
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Yellow
- Product type
- All cosmetic products
- Color Index
- CI 15985 ( 2 )
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Yellow
- Product type
- All cosmetic products
- Color Index
- CI 15985 ( 2 )
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
- Chemical name
- Yellow
- Product type
- All cosmetic products
- Color Index
- CI 15985 ( 2 )
Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)
GCC6 regulations
- Chemical name
- Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
- CAS
- 2783-94-0
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 110)
- Color Index
- CI 15985
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
- Chemical name
- Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
- CAS
- 2783-94-0
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 110)
- Color Index
- CI 15985
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
- Chemical name
- Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
- CAS
- 2783-94-0
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 110)
- Color Index
- CI 15985
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
- Chemical name
- Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
- CAS
- 2783-94-0
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 110)
- Color Index
- CI 15985
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
- Chemical name
- Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
- CAS
- 2783-94-0
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 110)
- Color Index
- CI 15985
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
- Chemical name
- Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
- CAS
- 2783-94-0
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 110)
- Color Index
- CI 15985
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
EAEU5 regulations
- Chemical name
- Динатрий 6-гидрокси-5-[(4-сульфонатофенил)азо]нафталин-2-сульфонат и его нерастворимые бария, стронция и циркония лаки, соли и пигменты Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
- Other conditions
- (E110)
- Color Index
- 15985
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 31)
- Chemical name
- Динатрий 6-гидрокси-5-[(4-сульфонатофенил)азо]нафталин-2-сульфонат и его нерастворимые бария, стронция и циркония лаки, соли и пигменты Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
- Other conditions
- (E110)
- Color Index
- 15985
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 31)
- Chemical name
- Динатрий 6-гидрокси-5-[(4-сульфонатофенил)азо]нафталин-2-сульфонат и его нерастворимые бария, стронция и циркония лаки, соли и пигменты Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
- Other conditions
- (E110)
- Color Index
- 15985
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 31)
- Chemical name
- Динатрий 6-гидрокси-5-[(4-сульфонатофенил)азо]нафталин-2-сульфонат и его нерастворимые бария, стронция и циркония лаки, соли и пигменты Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
- Other conditions
- (E110)
- Color Index
- 15985
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 31)
- Chemical name
- Динатрий 6-гидрокси-5-[(4-сульфонатофенил)азо]нафталин-2-сульфонат и его нерастворимые бария, стронция и циркония лаки, соли и пигменты Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
- Other conditions
- (E110)
- Color Index
- 15985
Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 31)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 15985 banned in any country?
CI 15985 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 CI 15985 in cosmetics?
CI 15985 is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, 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 15985 in cosmetics?
CI 15985 is regulated in 21 markets. It has restrictions in UAE, Armenia, Bahrain, 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.