CI 16255

RestrictedCAS 2611-82-729 regulations across 21 markets

CI 16255 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Colorant. Also known as CAS 2611-82-7. It is regulated in 21 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
2611-82-7

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union2
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE2
Saudi Arabia2
Qatar2
Oman2
Kuwait2
Bahrain2
Russia1
Belarus1
Kazakhstan1
Armenia1
Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe4 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex III #192
Chemical name
Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and aluminium lake (Cl 16255) (see note 17).
CAS
2611-82-7 - 12227-64-4
Max concentration
0.5%
Product type
Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex III

European UnionRestrictedAnnex IV #35
Chemical name
Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
2611-82-7
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 124)
Color Index
CI 16255

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex III #192
Chemical name
Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4′,6,8-trisulphonate and aluminium lake ; (CI 16255)
CAS
2611-82-7 / 12227-64-4
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 #35
Chemical name
Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate 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 124)
Color Index
16255

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for CI 16255 in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1476
Chemical name
New Coccine, Aka102, Acid Red 18 Aluminum Lake, FOOD RED 7, CI 16255
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : 영유아용 제품류 또는 만 13세 이하 어린이가 사용할 수 있음을 특정하여 표시하는 제품에 사용할 수 없음

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Colorants List #35
Chemical name
CI 16255
Product type
Scope 1: All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 16255

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #16255 ( 2 )
Chemical name
Red
Product type
All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 16255 ( 2 )

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #16255 ( 2 )
Chemical name
Red
Product type
All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 16255 ( 2 )

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #16255 ( 2 )
Chemical name
Red
Product type
All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 16255 ( 2 )

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #16255 ( 2 )
Chemical name
Red
Product type
All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 16255 ( 2 )

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #16255 ( 2 )
Chemical name
Red
Product type
All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 16255 ( 2 )

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #16255 ( 2 )
Chemical name
Red
Product type
All cosmetic products
Color Index
CI 16255 ( 2 )

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC12 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex III #192
Chemical name
Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and aluminium lake (Cl 16255) (see note 17).
CAS
2611-82-7 - 12227-64-4
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 #35
Chemical name
Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
2611-82-7
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 124)
Color Index
CI 16255

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex III #192
Chemical name
Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and aluminium lake (Cl 16255) (see note 17).
CAS
2611-82-7 - 12227-64-4
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 #35
Chemical name
Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
2611-82-7
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 124)
Color Index
CI 16255

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex III #192
Chemical name
Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and aluminium lake (Cl 16255) (see note 17).
CAS
2611-82-7 - 12227-64-4
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 #35
Chemical name
Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
2611-82-7
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 124)
Color Index
CI 16255

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex III #192
Chemical name
Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and aluminium lake (Cl 16255) (see note 17).
CAS
2611-82-7 - 12227-64-4
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 #35
Chemical name
Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
2611-82-7
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 124)
Color Index
CI 16255

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex III #192
Chemical name
Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and aluminium lake (Cl 16255) (see note 17).
CAS
2611-82-7 - 12227-64-4
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 #35
Chemical name
Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
2611-82-7
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 124)
Color Index
CI 16255

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex III #192
Chemical name
Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and aluminium lake (Cl 16255) (see note 17).
CAS
2611-82-7 - 12227-64-4
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 #35
Chemical name
Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
2611-82-7
Conditions of use
Purity criteria as set out in Commission Directive 95/45/EC (E 124)
Color Index
CI 16255

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

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 3 #35
Chemical name
Тринатрий 1-(1-нафтилазо)-2-гидроксинафталин-4',6,8-трисульфонат и его нерастворимые бария, стронция и циркония лаки, соли и пигменты Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
Other conditions
(E124)
Color Index
16255

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 35)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 3 #35
Chemical name
Тринатрий 1-(1-нафтилазо)-2-гидроксинафталин-4',6,8-трисульфонат и его нерастворимые бария, стронция и циркония лаки, соли и пигменты Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
Other conditions
(E124)
Color Index
16255

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 35)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 3 #35
Chemical name
Тринатрий 1-(1-нафтилазо)-2-гидроксинафталин-4',6,8-трисульфонат и его нерастворимые бария, стронция и циркония лаки, соли и пигменты Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
Other conditions
(E124)
Color Index
16255

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 35)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 3 #35
Chemical name
Тринатрий 1-(1-нафтилазо)-2-гидроксинафталин-4',6,8-трисульфонат и его нерастворимые бария, стронция и циркония лаки, соли и пигменты Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
Other conditions
(E124)
Color Index
16255

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 35)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 3 #35
Chemical name
Тринатрий 1-(1-нафтилазо)-2-гидроксинафталин-4',6,8-трисульфонат и его нерастворимые бария, стронция и циркония лаки, соли и пигменты Trisodium 1-(1-naphthylazo)-2-hydroxynaphthalene-4',6,8-trisulphonate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
Other conditions
(E124)
Color Index
16255

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 35)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 16255 banned in any country?

CI 16255 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 16255 in cosmetics?

CI 16255 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 16255 in cosmetics?

CI 16255 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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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.