CI 42520

RestrictedCAS 3248-91-720 regulations across 20 markets

CI 42520 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Colorant. Also known as CAS 3248-91-7. It is regulated in 20 markets including UAE, Armenia, Bahrain.

Also Known As

CAS Number
3248-91-7

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union1
United Kingdom1
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan1
Australia
Singapore1
Malaysia1
Thailand1
Indonesia1
Vietnam1
Philippines1
UAE1
Saudi Arabia1
Qatar1
Oman1
Kuwait1
Bahrain1
Russia1
Belarus1
Kazakhstan1
Armenia1
Kyrgyzstan1

Detailed Regulations

Europe2 regulations
European UnionRestrictedAnnex IV #67
Chemical name
4-[(4-Amino-m-tolyl)(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine monohydrochloride
CAS
3248-91-7
Max concentration
5 ppm
Product type
Rinse-off products
Color Index
CI 42520

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #67
Chemical name
4-[(4-Amino-m-tolyl)(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine monohydrochloride
Max concentration
5ppm
Product type
Rinse-off products
Conditions of use
Max: 5ppm
Color Index
42520

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

AmericasNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for CI 42520 in United States, California, Maryland, Washington, Canada, Brazil.

East Asia & Oceania1 regulation
TaiwanRestrictedAnnex Colorants List #66
Chemical name
CI 42520
Product type
Scope 4: Cosmetic products intended to come into contact only briefly with the skin
Conditions of use
Limited content: 5 ppm
Color Index
CI 42520

Source: TFDA Cosmetics Regulations

ASEAN6 regulations
SingaporeRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #42520
Chemical name
Violet
Max concentration
5 ppm max. concentration in the finished product
Product type
Products with brief skin contact only
Color Index
CI 42520

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

MalaysiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #42520
Chemical name
Violet
Max concentration
5 ppm max. concentration in the finished product
Product type
Products with brief skin contact only
Color Index
CI 42520

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

ThailandRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #42520
Chemical name
Violet
Max concentration
5 ppm max. concentration in the finished product
Product type
Products with brief skin contact only
Color Index
CI 42520

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

IndonesiaRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #42520
Chemical name
Violet
Max concentration
5 ppm max. concentration in the finished product
Product type
Products with brief skin contact only
Color Index
CI 42520

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

VietnamRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #42520
Chemical name
Violet
Max concentration
5 ppm max. concentration in the finished product
Product type
Products with brief skin contact only
Color Index
CI 42520

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

PhilippinesRestrictedAnnex ACD Annex IV (Colorants) #42520
Chemical name
Violet
Max concentration
5 ppm max. concentration in the finished product
Product type
Products with brief skin contact only
Color Index
CI 42520

Source: ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (HSA Dec 2025)

GCC6 regulations
UAERestrictedAnnex IV #67
Chemical name
4-[(4-Amino-m-tolyl)(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine monohydrochloride
CAS
3248-91-7
Max concentration
5 ppm
Product type
Rinse-off products
Color Index
CI 42520

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex IV #67
Chemical name
4-[(4-Amino-m-tolyl)(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine monohydrochloride
CAS
3248-91-7
Max concentration
5 ppm
Product type
Rinse-off products
Color Index
CI 42520

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex IV #67
Chemical name
4-[(4-Amino-m-tolyl)(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine monohydrochloride
CAS
3248-91-7
Max concentration
5 ppm
Product type
Rinse-off products
Color Index
CI 42520

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex IV #67
Chemical name
4-[(4-Amino-m-tolyl)(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine monohydrochloride
CAS
3248-91-7
Max concentration
5 ppm
Product type
Rinse-off products
Color Index
CI 42520

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex IV #67
Chemical name
4-[(4-Amino-m-tolyl)(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine monohydrochloride
CAS
3248-91-7
Max concentration
5 ppm
Product type
Rinse-off products
Color Index
CI 42520

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex IV #67
Chemical name
4-[(4-Amino-m-tolyl)(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine monohydrochloride
CAS
3248-91-7
Max concentration
5 ppm
Product type
Rinse-off products
Color Index
CI 42520

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

EAEU5 regulations
RussiaRestrictedAnnex 3 #67
Chemical name
4-[(4-амино-m-толил)(4-имино-3-метилциклогекса-2,5-диен-1-илиден)метил]-o-толуидин моногидрохлорид 4-[(4-Amino-m-tolyl)(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine monohydrochloride
Max concentration
5 ppm
Product type
смываемая продукция
Color Index
42520

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 67)

BelarusRestrictedAnnex 3 #67
Chemical name
4-[(4-амино-m-толил)(4-имино-3-метилциклогекса-2,5-диен-1-илиден)метил]-o-толуидин моногидрохлорид 4-[(4-Amino-m-tolyl)(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine monohydrochloride
Max concentration
5 ppm
Product type
смываемая продукция
Color Index
42520

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 67)

KazakhstanRestrictedAnnex 3 #67
Chemical name
4-[(4-амино-m-толил)(4-имино-3-метилциклогекса-2,5-диен-1-илиден)метил]-o-толуидин моногидрохлорид 4-[(4-Amino-m-tolyl)(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine monohydrochloride
Max concentration
5 ppm
Product type
смываемая продукция
Color Index
42520

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 67)

ArmeniaRestrictedAnnex 3 #67
Chemical name
4-[(4-амино-m-толил)(4-имино-3-метилциклогекса-2,5-диен-1-илиден)метил]-o-толуидин моногидрохлорид 4-[(4-Amino-m-tolyl)(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine monohydrochloride
Max concentration
5 ppm
Product type
смываемая продукция
Color Index
42520

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 67)

KyrgyzstanRestrictedAnnex 3 #67
Chemical name
4-[(4-амино-m-толил)(4-имино-3-метилциклогекса-2,5-диен-1-илиден)метил]-o-толуидин моногидрохлорид 4-[(4-Amino-m-tolyl)(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine monohydrochloride
Max concentration
5 ppm
Product type
смываемая продукция
Color Index
42520

Source: TR CU 009/2011 Annex 3 (Colorants) (Ref 67)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 42520 banned in any country?

CI 42520 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 42520 in cosmetics?

CI 42520 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 42520 in cosmetics?

CI 42520 is regulated in 20 markets. 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.