PIGMENT RED 48

BannedCAS 3564-21-417 regulations across 9 markets

PIGMENT RED 48 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 3564-21-4. It is regulated in 9 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
3564-21-4, 5280-66-0
Color Index
CI 15865

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 #1348
Chemical name
Disodium 4-[(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate (Pigment Red 48; CI 15865)
Product type
hair dye products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex IV #28
Chemical name
Disodium 4-[(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
3564-21-4; 5280-66-0
Color Index
CI 15865

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1348
Chemical name
Disodium 4-[(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate (Pigment Red 48; CI 15865) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS
3564-21-4

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #28
Chemical name
Disodium 4-[(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
Color Index
15865

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_628 #CI_15865
Product type
products_in_general
Conditions of use
Application fields: products_in_general
Color Index
CI 15865

Source: ANVISA RDC 628

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for PIGMENT RED 48 in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for PIGMENT RED 48 in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCC12 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1348
Chemical name
Disodium 4-[(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate (Pigment Red 48; CI 15865)
Product type
hair dye products

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

UAERestrictedAnnex IV #28
Chemical name
Disodium 4-[(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
3564-21-4; 5280-66-0
Color Index
CI 15865

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1348
Chemical name
Disodium 4-[(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate (Pigment Red 48; CI 15865)
Product type
hair dye products

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex IV #28
Chemical name
Disodium 4-[(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
3564-21-4; 5280-66-0
Color Index
CI 15865

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1348
Chemical name
Disodium 4-[(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate (Pigment Red 48; CI 15865)
Product type
hair dye products

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex IV #28
Chemical name
Disodium 4-[(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
3564-21-4; 5280-66-0
Color Index
CI 15865

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1348
Chemical name
Disodium 4-[(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate (Pigment Red 48; CI 15865)
Product type
hair dye products

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex IV #28
Chemical name
Disodium 4-[(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
3564-21-4; 5280-66-0
Color Index
CI 15865

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1348
Chemical name
Disodium 4-[(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate (Pigment Red 48; CI 15865)
Product type
hair dye products

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex IV #28
Chemical name
Disodium 4-[(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
3564-21-4; 5280-66-0
Color Index
CI 15865

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1348
Chemical name
Disodium 4-[(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate (Pigment Red 48; CI 15865)
Product type
hair dye products

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex IV #28
Chemical name
Disodium 4-[(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
3564-21-4; 5280-66-0
Color Index
CI 15865

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for PIGMENT RED 48 in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PIGMENT RED 48 banned in any country?

Yes, PIGMENT RED 48 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 48 in cosmetics?

PIGMENT RED 48 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 PIGMENT RED 48 in cosmetics?

PIGMENT RED 48 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.