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(8-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl)trimethylammonium and its salts, (except Basic Red 118 as impurity in Basic brown 17), when used as a substance in hair dye products

Korean: (8-[(4-아미노-2-나이트로페닐)아조]-7-하이드록시-2-나프틸)트라이메틸암모늄 및 그 염류(염기성갈색17호에 불순물로 있는 염기성적색118호 제외) (염모제로 사용될때) · CAS 71134-97-9 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

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 (8-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl)trimethylammonium and its salts, (except Basic Red 118 as impurity in Basic brown 17), when used as a substance in hair dye products 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
TW Taiwan	Prohibited	—
BR Brazil	Prohibited only in certain forms or uses	MFDS summary (Korean): (except Basic Red 118 as impurity in Basic brown 17)^염기성갈색17호에 불순물로 있는 염기성적색118호 제외^when used as a substance in hair dye products^염모제로 사용되는 경우에 한함
AR Argentina	Prohibited only in certain forms or uses	MFDS summary (Korean): (except Basic Red 118 as impurity in Basic brown 17)^염기성갈색17호에 불순물로 있는 염기성적색118호 제외^when used as a substance in hair dye products^염모제로 사용되는 경우에 한함

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

Also listed as

(8-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl)trimethylammonium and its salts, (except Basic Red 118 as impurity in Basic brown 17), when used as a substance in hair dye products (8-[(4-아미노-2-나이트로페닐)아조]-7-하이드록시-2-나프틸)트라이메틸암모늄 및 그 염류(염기성갈색17호에 불순물로 있는 염기성적색118호 제외) (염모제로 사용될때)

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 (8-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl)trimethylammonium and its salts, (except Basic Red 118 as impurity in Basic brown 17), when used as a substance in hair dye products 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.

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

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

What is (8-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl)trimethylammonium and its salts, (except Basic Red 118 as impurity in Basic brown 17), when used as a substance in hair dye products called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is (8-[(4-아미노-2-나이트로페닐)아조]-7-하이드록시-2-나프틸)트라이메틸암모늄 및 그 염류(염기성갈색17호에 불순물로 있는 염기성적색118호 제외) (염모제로 사용될때).

What is the CAS number of (8-[(4-Amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl)trimethylammonium and its salts, (except Basic Red 118 as impurity in Basic brown 17), when used as a substance in hair dye products?

CAS 71134-97-9 (from official records).