CI 42053

BannedCAS 2353-45-934 regulations across 20 markets

CI 42053 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Colorant. Also known as GREEN 3 LAKE, CAS 2353-45-9. It is regulated in 20 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

Common names: GREEN 3 LAKE, Green No. 3
CAS Number: 2353-45-9
INCI variants: GREEN 3

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 #1357

Chemical name: Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Fast Green FCF; CI 42053)
CAS: 2353-45-9
Product type: hair dye products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex IV #61

Chemical name: Benzene-methanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt
CAS: 2353-45-9
Color Index: CI 42053

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1357

Chemical name: Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Fast Green FCF; CI 42053) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS: 2353-45-9

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #61

Chemical name: Benzene-methanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino) phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt
Color Index: 42053

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for CI 42053 in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation

TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Colorants List #61

Chemical name: CI 42053
Product type: Scope 1: All cosmetic products
Conditions of use: Using in hair dye products is forbidden.
Color Index: CI 42053

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN12 regulations

SingaporeBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1357

Chemical name: Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3- sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2- sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Fast Green FCF / CI 42053)
CAS: 2353-45-9
Product type: hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #42053

Chemical name: Green
Product type: All cosmetic products
Color Index: CI 42053

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1357

Chemical name: Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3- sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2- sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Fast Green FCF / CI 42053)
CAS: 2353-45-9
Product type: hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #42053

Chemical name: Green
Product type: All cosmetic products
Color Index: CI 42053

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1357

Chemical name: Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3- sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2- sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Fast Green FCF / CI 42053)
CAS: 2353-45-9
Product type: hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #42053

Chemical name: Green
Product type: All cosmetic products
Color Index: CI 42053

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1357

Chemical name: Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3- sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2- sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Fast Green FCF / CI 42053)
CAS: 2353-45-9
Product type: hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #42053

Chemical name: Green
Product type: All cosmetic products
Color Index: CI 42053

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1357

Chemical name: Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3- sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2- sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Fast Green FCF / CI 42053)
CAS: 2353-45-9
Product type: hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #42053

Chemical name: Green
Product type: All cosmetic products
Color Index: CI 42053

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesBannedAnnex ACD Annex II (Prohibited) #1357

Chemical name: Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3- sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2- sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Fast Green FCF / CI 42053)
CAS: 2353-45-9
Product type: hair dye products

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #42053

Chemical name: Green
Product type: All cosmetic products
Color Index: CI 42053

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC12 regulations

UAEBannedAnnex II #1357

Chemical name: Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Fast Green FCF; CI 42053)
CAS: 2353-45-9
Product type: hair dye products

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

UAERestrictedAnnex IV #61

Chemical name: Benzene-methanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt
CAS: 2353-45-9
Color Index: CI 42053

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1357

Chemical name: Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Fast Green FCF; CI 42053)
CAS: 2353-45-9
Product type: hair dye products

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex IV #61

Chemical name: Benzene-methanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt
CAS: 2353-45-9
Color Index: CI 42053

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1357

Chemical name: Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Fast Green FCF; CI 42053)
CAS: 2353-45-9
Product type: hair dye products

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex IV #61

Chemical name: Benzene-methanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt
CAS: 2353-45-9
Color Index: CI 42053

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1357

Chemical name: Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Fast Green FCF; CI 42053)
CAS: 2353-45-9
Product type: hair dye products

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex IV #61

Chemical name: Benzene-methanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt
CAS: 2353-45-9
Color Index: CI 42053

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1357

Chemical name: Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Fast Green FCF; CI 42053)
CAS: 2353-45-9
Product type: hair dye products

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex IV #61

Chemical name: Benzene-methanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt
CAS: 2353-45-9
Color Index: CI 42053

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1357

Chemical name: Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Fast Green FCF; CI 42053)
CAS: 2353-45-9
Product type: hair dye products

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex IV #61

Chemical name: Benzene-methanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt
CAS: 2353-45-9
Color Index: CI 42053

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

EAEU5 regulations

RussiaRestrictedAnnex 3 #61

Chemical name: Бензол-метанаминиум, N-этил-N-(4-((4-(этил((3-сульфофенил) метил) амино)фенил)(4-гидрокси-2-сульфофенил)метилен)-2,5-циклогексадиен-1-илидин)-3-сульфо-, гидроксид, внутренняя соль, динатриевая соль Benzene-methanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt
Color Index: 42053

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 61)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 3 #61

Chemical name: Бензол-метанаминиум, N-этил-N-(4-((4-(этил((3-сульфофенил) метил) амино)фенил)(4-гидрокси-2-сульфофенил)метилен)-2,5-циклогексадиен-1-илидин)-3-сульфо-, гидроксид, внутренняя соль, динатриевая соль Benzene-methanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt
Color Index: 42053

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 61)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 3 #61

Chemical name: Бензол-метанаминиум, N-этил-N-(4-((4-(этил((3-сульфофенил) метил) амино)фенил)(4-гидрокси-2-сульфофенил)метилен)-2,5-циклогексадиен-1-илидин)-3-сульфо-, гидроксид, внутренняя соль, динатриевая соль Benzene-methanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt
Color Index: 42053

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 61)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 3 #61

Chemical name: Бензол-метанаминиум, N-этил-N-(4-((4-(этил((3-сульфофенил) метил) амино)фенил)(4-гидрокси-2-сульфофенил)метилен)-2,5-циклогексадиен-1-илидин)-3-сульфо-, гидроксид, внутренняя соль, динатриевая соль Benzene-methanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt
Color Index: 42053

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 61)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 3 #61

Chemical name: Бензол-метанаминиум, N-этил-N-(4-((4-(этил((3-сульфофенил) метил) амино)фенил)(4-гидрокси-2-сульфофенил)метилен)-2,5-циклогексадиен-1-илидин)-3-сульфо-, гидроксид, внутренняя соль, динатриевая соль Benzene-methanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt
Color Index: 42053

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 61)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 42053 banned in any country?

Yes, CI 42053 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 42053 in cosmetics?

CI 42053 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 42053 in cosmetics?

CI 42053 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.