SOLVENT RED 23
SOLVENT RED 23 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Hair Dyeing. Also known as CAS 85-86-9. It is regulated in 10 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.
Also Known As
- CAS Number
- 85-86-9
- Color Index
- CI 26100
Market Overview — 29 Markets
Detailed Regulations
Europe4 regulations
- Chemical name
- 1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (Solvent Red 23; CI 26100)
- Product type
- hair dye products
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-(Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
- CAS
- 85-86-9
- Product type
- Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: anilin
- Color Index
- CI 26100
Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV
- Chemical name
- 1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (Solvent Red 23; CI 26100) when used as a substance in hair dye products
- CAS
- 85-86-9
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-(Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
- Product type
- Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
- Other conditions
- Purity criteria: aniline ≤ 0,2 % 2-naphtol ≤ 0,2 % 4-aminoazobenzene ≤ 0,1 % 1-(phenylazo)-2-naphtol ≤ 3 % 1-[2-(phenylazo)phenylazo]-2-napthalenol ≤ 2 %
- Color Index
- 26100
Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV
Americas2 regulations
- Chemical name
- Solvent Red 23
- CAS
- 85-86-9
- Conditions of use
- a) Not permitted in cosmetics intended to be used on or around mucosal membranes such as eyes, mouth or nose. Additionally see "Coal tar dye". b) Hair dye product c) Other cosmetics | Warning: b) "Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows." "Do not use in or around the area of the eye, mouth or nose." c) "Do not use in or around the area of the eye, mouth or nose."
Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
- Product type
- not_mucous_membranes
- Conditions of use
- Application fields: not_mucous_membranes | Limitations: Critérios de pureza: anilina 0,2% 2-naftol 0,2% 4-aminoazobenzeno 0,1% 1-(fenilazo)-2-naftol 3% 1-[[2-(fenilazo) fenil]azo]-2- naftalenol 2%
- Color Index
- CI 26100
Source: ANVISA RDC 628
East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for SOLVENT RED 23 in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.
ASEANNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for SOLVENT RED 23 in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.
GCC12 regulations
- Chemical name
- 1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (Solvent Red 23; CI 26100)
- Product type
- hair dye products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-(Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
- CAS
- 85-86-9
- Product type
- Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: anilin
- Color Index
- CI 26100
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
- Chemical name
- 1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (Solvent Red 23; CI 26100)
- Product type
- hair dye products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-(Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
- CAS
- 85-86-9
- Product type
- Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: anilin
- Color Index
- CI 26100
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
- Chemical name
- 1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (Solvent Red 23; CI 26100)
- Product type
- hair dye products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-(Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
- CAS
- 85-86-9
- Product type
- Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: anilin
- Color Index
- CI 26100
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
- Chemical name
- 1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (Solvent Red 23; CI 26100)
- Product type
- hair dye products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-(Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
- CAS
- 85-86-9
- Product type
- Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: anilin
- Color Index
- CI 26100
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
- Chemical name
- 1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (Solvent Red 23; CI 26100)
- Product type
- hair dye products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-(Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
- CAS
- 85-86-9
- Product type
- Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: anilin
- Color Index
- CI 26100
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
- Chemical name
- 1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (Solvent Red 23; CI 26100)
- Product type
- hair dye products
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 II)
- Chemical name
- 1-(4-(Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol
- CAS
- 85-86-9
- Product type
- Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes
- Conditions of use
- Purity criteria: anilin
- Color Index
- CI 26100
Source: GSO 1943:2024 (based on EU 1223/2009 IV)
EAEUNo restrictions
No specific restrictions for SOLVENT RED 23 in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SOLVENT RED 23 banned in any country?
Yes, SOLVENT RED 23 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 SOLVENT RED 23 in cosmetics?
SOLVENT RED 23 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 SOLVENT RED 23 in cosmetics?
SOLVENT RED 23 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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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.