CI 26100

BannedCAS 85-86-935 regulations across 21 markets

CI 26100 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Colorant. Also known as RED 17 LAKE, CAS 85-86-9. It is regulated in 21 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

Common names
RED 17 LAKE, Red No. 17
CAS Number
85-86-9
INCI variants
RED 17

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union2
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea1
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 #1353
Chemical name
1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (Solvent Red 23; CI 26100)
Product type
hair dye products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex IV #51
Chemical name
1-(4-(Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
CAS
85-86-9
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Conditions of use
Purity criteria: anilin
Color Index
CI 26100

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1353
Chemical name
1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (Solvent Red 23; CI 26100) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS
85-86-9

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #51
Chemical name
1-(4-(Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Other conditions
Purity criteria: aniline ≤ 0,2 % 2-naphtol ≤ 0,2 % 4-aminoazobenzene ≤ 0,1 % 1-(phenylazo)-2-naphtol ≤ 3 % 1-[2-(phenylazo)phenylazo]-2-napthalenol ≤ 2 %
Color Index
26100

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for CI 26100 in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania2 regulations
South KoreaRestrictedAnnex restricted #M1458
Chemical name
Sudan III, D&C Red No. 17, Aka225, CI 26100
Conditions of use
* 배합한도 : 눈 주위 및 입술에 사용할 수 없음

Source: MFDS Korea Cosmetics Regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Colorants List #51
Chemical name
CI 26100
Product type
Scope 3: Cosmetic products intended not to come into contact with the mucous membranes
Conditions of use
Using in hair dye products is forbidden.
Color Index
CI 26100

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN12 regulations
SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1353
Chemical name
1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
CAS
85-86-9
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #26100
Chemical name
Red
Max concentration
Purity criteria: aniline  0.2% 2-naphtol  0.2% 4-aminoazobenzene  0.1% 1-(phenylazo)-2-naphtol  3% 1-[2-(phenylazo)phenylazo]-2- naphtalenol  2%
Product type
All cosmetic products except those in contact with mucous membranes
Color Index
CI 26100

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1353
Chemical name
1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
CAS
85-86-9
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #26100
Chemical name
Red
Max concentration
Purity criteria: aniline  0.2% 2-naphtol  0.2% 4-aminoazobenzene  0.1% 1-(phenylazo)-2-naphtol  3% 1-[2-(phenylazo)phenylazo]-2- naphtalenol  2%
Product type
All cosmetic products except those in contact with mucous membranes
Color Index
CI 26100

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1353
Chemical name
1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
CAS
85-86-9
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #26100
Chemical name
Red
Max concentration
Purity criteria: aniline  0.2% 2-naphtol  0.2% 4-aminoazobenzene  0.1% 1-(phenylazo)-2-naphtol  3% 1-[2-(phenylazo)phenylazo]-2- naphtalenol  2%
Product type
All cosmetic products except those in contact with mucous membranes
Color Index
CI 26100

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1353
Chemical name
1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
CAS
85-86-9
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #26100
Chemical name
Red
Max concentration
Purity criteria: aniline  0.2% 2-naphtol  0.2% 4-aminoazobenzene  0.1% 1-(phenylazo)-2-naphtol  3% 1-[2-(phenylazo)phenylazo]-2- naphtalenol  2%
Product type
All cosmetic products except those in contact with mucous membranes
Color Index
CI 26100

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1353
Chemical name
1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
CAS
85-86-9
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #26100
Chemical name
Red
Max concentration
Purity criteria: aniline  0.2% 2-naphtol  0.2% 4-aminoazobenzene  0.1% 1-(phenylazo)-2-naphtol  3% 1-[2-(phenylazo)phenylazo]-2- naphtalenol  2%
Product type
All cosmetic products except those in contact with mucous membranes
Color Index
CI 26100

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1353
Chemical name
1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
CAS
85-86-9
Product type
hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #26100
Chemical name
Red
Max concentration
Purity criteria: aniline  0.2% 2-naphtol  0.2% 4-aminoazobenzene  0.1% 1-(phenylazo)-2-naphtol  3% 1-[2-(phenylazo)phenylazo]-2- naphtalenol  2%
Product type
All cosmetic products except those in contact with mucous membranes
Color Index
CI 26100

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC12 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1353
Chemical name
1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (Solvent Red 23; CI 26100)
Product type
hair dye products

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

UAERestrictedAnnex IV #51
Chemical name
1-(4-(Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
CAS
85-86-9
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Conditions of use
Purity criteria: anilin
Color Index
CI 26100

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1353
Chemical name
1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (Solvent Red 23; CI 26100)
Product type
hair dye products

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex IV #51
Chemical name
1-(4-(Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
CAS
85-86-9
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Conditions of use
Purity criteria: anilin
Color Index
CI 26100

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1353
Chemical name
1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (Solvent Red 23; CI 26100)
Product type
hair dye products

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex IV #51
Chemical name
1-(4-(Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
CAS
85-86-9
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Conditions of use
Purity criteria: anilin
Color Index
CI 26100

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1353
Chemical name
1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (Solvent Red 23; CI 26100)
Product type
hair dye products

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex IV #51
Chemical name
1-(4-(Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
CAS
85-86-9
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Conditions of use
Purity criteria: anilin
Color Index
CI 26100

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1353
Chemical name
1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (Solvent Red 23; CI 26100)
Product type
hair dye products

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex IV #51
Chemical name
1-(4-(Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
CAS
85-86-9
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Conditions of use
Purity criteria: anilin
Color Index
CI 26100

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1353
Chemical name
1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (Solvent Red 23; CI 26100)
Product type
hair dye products

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex IV #51
Chemical name
1-(4-(Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
CAS
85-86-9
Product type
Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
Conditions of use
Purity criteria: anilin
Color Index
CI 26100

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

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 3 #51
Chemical name
1-(4-(фенилазо) фенилазо)-2-нафтол (1-(4-(Phenylazo) phenylazo)-2-naphthol)
Product type
Не используется в продукции, предназначенной для слизистых оболочек
Other conditions
Критерий чистоты: анилин0,2 процента 2-нафтол0,2 процента 4-аминоазо-бензин0,1 процента 1-(фенилазо)-2-нафтол3 процента 1-[2-(фенилазо)фенилазо]-2-нафталинол2 процента
Color Index
26100

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 51)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 3 #51
Chemical name
1-(4-(фенилазо) фенилазо)-2-нафтол (1-(4-(Phenylazo) phenylazo)-2-naphthol)
Product type
Не используется в продукции, предназначенной для слизистых оболочек
Other conditions
Критерий чистоты: анилин0,2 процента 2-нафтол0,2 процента 4-аминоазо-бензин0,1 процента 1-(фенилазо)-2-нафтол3 процента 1-[2-(фенилазо)фенилазо]-2-нафталинол2 процента
Color Index
26100

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 51)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 3 #51
Chemical name
1-(4-(фенилазо) фенилазо)-2-нафтол (1-(4-(Phenylazo) phenylazo)-2-naphthol)
Product type
Не используется в продукции, предназначенной для слизистых оболочек
Other conditions
Критерий чистоты: анилин0,2 процента 2-нафтол0,2 процента 4-аминоазо-бензин0,1 процента 1-(фенилазо)-2-нафтол3 процента 1-[2-(фенилазо)фенилазо]-2-нафталинол2 процента
Color Index
26100

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 51)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 3 #51
Chemical name
1-(4-(фенилазо) фенилазо)-2-нафтол (1-(4-(Phenylazo) phenylazo)-2-naphthol)
Product type
Не используется в продукции, предназначенной для слизистых оболочек
Other conditions
Критерий чистоты: анилин0,2 процента 2-нафтол0,2 процента 4-аминоазо-бензин0,1 процента 1-(фенилазо)-2-нафтол3 процента 1-[2-(фенилазо)фенилазо]-2-нафталинол2 процента
Color Index
26100

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 51)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 3 #51
Chemical name
1-(4-(фенилазо) фенилазо)-2-нафтол (1-(4-(Phenylazo) phenylazo)-2-naphthol)
Product type
Не используется в продукции, предназначенной для слизистых оболочек
Other conditions
Критерий чистоты: анилин0,2 процента 2-нафтол0,2 процента 4-аминоазо-бензин0,1 процента 1-(фенилазо)-2-нафтол3 процента 1-[2-(фенилазо)фенилазо]-2-нафталинол2 процента
Color Index
26100

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 51)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 26100 banned in any country?

Yes, CI 26100 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 26100 in cosmetics?

CI 26100 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 26100 in cosmetics?

CI 26100 is regulated in 21 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, 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.