SOLVENT RED 72

BannedCAS 596-03-217 regulations across 9 markets

SOLVENT RED 72 is a cosmetic ingredient classified as Colorant. Also known as CAS 596-03-2. It is regulated in 9 markets including UAE, Bahrain, Brazil.

Also Known As

CAS Number
4372-02-5, 596-03-2
Color Index
CI 45370

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 #1333
Chemical name
4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one; 4',5'-Dibromofluorescein; (Solvent Red 72) and its disodium salt (CI 45370)
CAS
596-03-2 -- 4372-02-5
Product type
hair dye products

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex II

European UnionRestrictedAnnex IV #75
Chemical name
4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
596-03-2; 4372-02-5
Conditions of use
Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
Color Index
CI 45370

Source: EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

United KingdomBannedAnnex II #1333
Chemical name
4′,5′-Dibromo-3′,6′-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9′-[9H]xanthene]-3-one; 4′,5′-Dibromofluorescein; (Solvent Red 72) and its disodium salt (CI 45370) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS
596-03-2 / 4372-02-5 (Na)

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex II

United KingdomRestrictedAnnex IV #75
Chemical name
4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
Other conditions
Not more than 1 % 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-y1) benzoic acid and 2 % 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl) benzoic acid
Color Index
45370

Source: UK retained EC 1223/2009 Annex IV

Americas1 regulation
BrazilRestrictedAnnex RDC_628 #CI_45370
Product type
products_in_general
Conditions of use
Application fields: products_in_general | Limitations: Não mais que 1% de ácido 2- (6-hidróxi-3-oxo-3H-xantin-9- il) benzóico (fluoresceína) e 2% de ácido 2-(bromo-6- hidróxi-3-oxo-3H-xantin-9-il) benzóico (monobromofluoresceína)
Color Index
CI 45370

Source: ANVISA RDC 628

East Asia & OceaniaNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for SOLVENT RED 72 in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Australia.

ASEANNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for SOLVENT RED 72 in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines.

GCC12 regulations
UAEBannedAnnex II #1333
Chemical name
4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one; 4',5'-Dibromofluorescein; (Solvent Red 72) and its disodium salt (CI 45370)
CAS
596-03-2 -- 4372-02-5
Product type
hair dye products

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

UAERestrictedAnnex IV #75
Chemical name
4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
596-03-2; 4372-02-5
Conditions of use
Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
Color Index
CI 45370

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

Saudi ArabiaBannedAnnex II #1333
Chemical name
4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one; 4',5'-Dibromofluorescein; (Solvent Red 72) and its disodium salt (CI 45370)
CAS
596-03-2 -- 4372-02-5
Product type
hair dye products

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

Saudi ArabiaRestrictedAnnex IV #75
Chemical name
4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
596-03-2; 4372-02-5
Conditions of use
Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
Color Index
CI 45370

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

QatarBannedAnnex II #1333
Chemical name
4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one; 4',5'-Dibromofluorescein; (Solvent Red 72) and its disodium salt (CI 45370)
CAS
596-03-2 -- 4372-02-5
Product type
hair dye products

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

QatarRestrictedAnnex IV #75
Chemical name
4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
596-03-2; 4372-02-5
Conditions of use
Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
Color Index
CI 45370

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

OmanBannedAnnex II #1333
Chemical name
4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one; 4',5'-Dibromofluorescein; (Solvent Red 72) and its disodium salt (CI 45370)
CAS
596-03-2 -- 4372-02-5
Product type
hair dye products

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

OmanRestrictedAnnex IV #75
Chemical name
4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
596-03-2; 4372-02-5
Conditions of use
Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
Color Index
CI 45370

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

KuwaitBannedAnnex II #1333
Chemical name
4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one; 4',5'-Dibromofluorescein; (Solvent Red 72) and its disodium salt (CI 45370)
CAS
596-03-2 -- 4372-02-5
Product type
hair dye products

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

KuwaitRestrictedAnnex IV #75
Chemical name
4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
596-03-2; 4372-02-5
Conditions of use
Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
Color Index
CI 45370

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

BahrainBannedAnnex II #1333
Chemical name
4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one; 4',5'-Dibromofluorescein; (Solvent Red 72) and its disodium salt (CI 45370)
CAS
596-03-2 -- 4372-02-5
Product type
hair dye products

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

BahrainRestrictedAnnex IV #75
Chemical name
4',5'-Dibromo-3',6'-dihydroxyspiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'-[9H]xanthene]-3-one and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
CAS
596-03-2; 4372-02-5
Conditions of use
Not more than 1% 2-(6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid and 2% 2-(bromo-6-hydroxy-3-oxo-3H-xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid
Color Index
CI 45370

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

EAEUNo restrictions

No specific restrictions for SOLVENT RED 72 in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SOLVENT RED 72 banned in any country?

Yes, SOLVENT RED 72 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 72 in cosmetics?

SOLVENT RED 72 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 SOLVENT RED 72 in cosmetics?

SOLVENT RED 72 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.