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Acid Brown 13

Korean: 산성갈색13호 · CAS 6373-79-1 · Functions: hair dyeing

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited only in certain forms or uses Annex II/1258

Conditions: 3,3'-(Sulfonylbis(2-nitro-4,1-phenylene)imino)bis(6-(phenylamino))benzenesulfonic acid and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 17, 2026

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 Acid Brown 13 is treated in 5 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaProhibited —
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 TaiwanProhibited —
BR BrazilProhibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a substance in hair dye products^염모제로 사용되는 경우에 한함
AR ArgentinaProhibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): 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

ACID BROWN 13 산성갈색13호

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 Acid Brown 13 banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited only in certain forms or uses” (EU CosIng — Annex II). It is not a general ban — the condition reads: “3,3'-(Sulfonylbis(2-nitro-4,1-phenylene)imino)bis(6-(phenylamino))benzenesulfonic acid and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products”

Is Acid Brown 13 banned in South Korea?

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

Is Acid Brown 13 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 Acid Brown 13 used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: hair dyeing.

What is Acid Brown 13 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 산성갈색13호.

What is the CAS number of Acid Brown 13?

CAS 6373-79-1 (from official records).

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