CI 42520
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
Detailed Regulations
Europe2 regulations
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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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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.