PIGMENT RED 4

BannedCAS 2814-77-918 regulations across 10 markets

PIGMENT RED 4 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 2814-77-9. It is regulated in 10 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
2814-77-9
Color Index
CI 12085

Market Overview — 29 Markets

European Union2
United Kingdom2
United States
California
Maryland
Washington
Canada1
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 #1345
Chemical name
1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol (Pigment Red 4; CI 12085) and its salts
Product type
hair dye products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex IV #9
Chemical name
1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
2814-77-9
Max concentration
3%
Color Index
CI 12085

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1345
Chemical name
1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol (Pigment Red 4; CI 12085) and its salts when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS
2814-77-9

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #9
Chemical name
1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
Max concentration
3 %
Conditions of use
Max: 3 %
Color Index
12085

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

Americas2 regulations
CanadaRestrictedAnnex Table 2 (Restricted)
Chemical name
Pigment Red 4
CAS
2814-77-9
Max concentration
3%

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist

BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_628 #CI_12085
Product type
products_in_general
Conditions of use
Application fields: products_in_general | Limitations: Concentração máxima no produto final: 3%
Color Index
CI 12085

Source: ANVISA RDC 628

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for PIGMENT RED 4 in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for PIGMENT RED 4 in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCC12 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1345
Chemical name
1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol (Pigment Red 4; CI 12085) and its salts
Product type
hair dye products

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

UAERestrictedAnnex IV #9
Chemical name
1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
2814-77-9
Max concentration
3%
Color Index
CI 12085

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1345
Chemical name
1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol (Pigment Red 4; CI 12085) and its salts
Product type
hair dye products

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex IV #9
Chemical name
1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
2814-77-9
Max concentration
3%
Color Index
CI 12085

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1345
Chemical name
1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol (Pigment Red 4; CI 12085) and its salts
Product type
hair dye products

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex IV #9
Chemical name
1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
2814-77-9
Max concentration
3%
Color Index
CI 12085

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1345
Chemical name
1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol (Pigment Red 4; CI 12085) and its salts
Product type
hair dye products

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex IV #9
Chemical name
1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
2814-77-9
Max concentration
3%
Color Index
CI 12085

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1345
Chemical name
1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol (Pigment Red 4; CI 12085) and its salts
Product type
hair dye products

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex IV #9
Chemical name
1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
2814-77-9
Max concentration
3%
Color Index
CI 12085

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1345
Chemical name
1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol (Pigment Red 4; CI 12085) and its salts
Product type
hair dye products

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex IV #9
Chemical name
1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
2814-77-9
Max concentration
3%
Color Index
CI 12085

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for PIGMENT RED 4 in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PIGMENT RED 4 banned in any country?

Yes, PIGMENT RED 4 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 PIGMENT RED 4 in cosmetics?

PIGMENT RED 4 is restricted or has conditions of use in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, 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 PIGMENT RED 4 in cosmetics?

PIGMENT RED 4 is regulated in 10 markets. It is banned in UAE, Bahrain, European Union, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom. It has restrictions in UAE, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, 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.