DIRECT BLUE 86

BannedCAS 1330-38-717 regulations across 9 markets

DIRECT BLUE 86 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 1330-38-7. It is regulated in 9 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
1330-38-7
Color Index
CI 74180

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union2
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada
Brazil1
South Korea
Japan
Taiwan
Australia
Singapore
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Philippines
UAE2
Saudi Arabia2
Qatar2
Oman2
Kuwait2
Bahrain2
Russia
Belarus
Kazakhstan
Armenia
Kyrgyzstan

Detailed Regulations

Europe4 regulations
European UnionBannedAnnex II #1368
Chemical name
Disodium [29H,31H-phthalocyaninedisulphonato(4-)-N29,N30,N31,N32]cuprate(2-) (Direct Blue 86; CI 74180)
CAS
1330-38-7
Product type
hair dye products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex IV #106
Chemical name
Disodium [29H,31H-phthalocyaninedisulphonato(4-)-N29,N30,N31,N32]cuprate(2-)
CAS
1330-38-7
Product type
Rinse-off products
Color Index
CI 74180

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1368
Chemical name
Disodium [29H,31H-phthalocyaninedisulphonato(4-)- N 29 ,N 30 ,N 31 ,N 32 ]cuprate(2-) (Direct Blue 86; CI 74180) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS
1330-38-7

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #106
Chemical name
Disodium [29H,31H-phthalocyaninedisulphonato (4-)-N29,N30,N31,N32] cuprate (2-)
Product type
Rinse-off products
Color Index
74180

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_628 #CI_74180
Product type
brief_contact_only
Conditions of use
Application fields: brief_contact_only
Color Index
CI 74180

Source: ANVISA RDC 628

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for DIRECT BLUE 86 in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for DIRECT BLUE 86 in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCC12 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1368
Chemical name
Disodium [29H,31H-phthalocyaninedisulphonato(4-)-N29,N30,N31,N32]cuprate(2-) (Direct Blue 86; CI 74180)
CAS
1330-38-7
Product type
hair dye products

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

UAERestrictedAnnex IV #106
Chemical name
Disodium [29H,31H-phthalocyaninedisulphonato(4-)-N29,N30,N31,N32]cuprate(2-)
CAS
1330-38-7
Product type
Rinse-off products
Color Index
CI 74180

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1368
Chemical name
Disodium [29H,31H-phthalocyaninedisulphonato(4-)-N29,N30,N31,N32]cuprate(2-) (Direct Blue 86; CI 74180)
CAS
1330-38-7
Product type
hair dye products

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex IV #106
Chemical name
Disodium [29H,31H-phthalocyaninedisulphonato(4-)-N29,N30,N31,N32]cuprate(2-)
CAS
1330-38-7
Product type
Rinse-off products
Color Index
CI 74180

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1368
Chemical name
Disodium [29H,31H-phthalocyaninedisulphonato(4-)-N29,N30,N31,N32]cuprate(2-) (Direct Blue 86; CI 74180)
CAS
1330-38-7
Product type
hair dye products

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex IV #106
Chemical name
Disodium [29H,31H-phthalocyaninedisulphonato(4-)-N29,N30,N31,N32]cuprate(2-)
CAS
1330-38-7
Product type
Rinse-off products
Color Index
CI 74180

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1368
Chemical name
Disodium [29H,31H-phthalocyaninedisulphonato(4-)-N29,N30,N31,N32]cuprate(2-) (Direct Blue 86; CI 74180)
CAS
1330-38-7
Product type
hair dye products

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex IV #106
Chemical name
Disodium [29H,31H-phthalocyaninedisulphonato(4-)-N29,N30,N31,N32]cuprate(2-)
CAS
1330-38-7
Product type
Rinse-off products
Color Index
CI 74180

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1368
Chemical name
Disodium [29H,31H-phthalocyaninedisulphonato(4-)-N29,N30,N31,N32]cuprate(2-) (Direct Blue 86; CI 74180)
CAS
1330-38-7
Product type
hair dye products

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex IV #106
Chemical name
Disodium [29H,31H-phthalocyaninedisulphonato(4-)-N29,N30,N31,N32]cuprate(2-)
CAS
1330-38-7
Product type
Rinse-off products
Color Index
CI 74180

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1368
Chemical name
Disodium [29H,31H-phthalocyaninedisulphonato(4-)-N29,N30,N31,N32]cuprate(2-) (Direct Blue 86; CI 74180)
CAS
1330-38-7
Product type
hair dye products

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex IV #106
Chemical name
Disodium [29H,31H-phthalocyaninedisulphonato(4-)-N29,N30,N31,N32]cuprate(2-)
CAS
1330-38-7
Product type
Rinse-off products
Color Index
CI 74180

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for DIRECT BLUE 86 in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DIRECT BLUE 86 banned in any country?

Yes, DIRECT BLUE 86 is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Always check current regulations before formulating products for these markets.

What are the restrictions on DIRECT BLUE 86 in cosmetics?

DIRECT BLUE 86 is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. Restrictions may include maximum concentration limits, product type limitations, or mandatory labeling requirements. See the detailed regulations above for specifics.

Can I use DIRECT BLUE 86 in cosmetics?

DIRECT BLUE 86 is regulated in 9 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. 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.