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2-[(4-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol (HC Yellow No 12) and its salts

Korean: 2-[(4-클로로-2-나이트로페닐)아미노]에탄올(에치씨황색12호) 및 그 염류 · CAS 59320-13-7 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How 2-[(4-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol (HC Yellow No 12) and its salts is treated in 3 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

Market	Status	Conditions
CN China	Prohibited	—
AS ASEAN (10 countries)	Prohibited only in certain forms or uses	MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a substance in hair dye products^염모제로 사용되는 경우에 한함
TW Taiwan	Prohibited	—

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

Also listed as

2-[(4-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol (HC Yellow No 12) and its salts 2-[(4-클로로-2-나이트로페닐)아미노]에탄올(에치씨황색12호) 및 그 염류

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is 2-[(4-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol (HC Yellow No 12) and its salts banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is 2-[(4-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol (HC Yellow No 12) and its salts banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions).

Is 2-[(4-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol (HC Yellow No 12) and its salts allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is 2-[(4-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol (HC Yellow No 12) and its salts called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 2-[(4-클로로-2-나이트로페닐)아미노]에탄올(에치씨황색12호) 및 그 염류.

What is the CAS number of 2-[(4-Chloro-2-nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol (HC Yellow No 12) and its salts?

CAS 59320-13-7 (from official records).