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CI 12085

Korean: 적색228호 · Functions: colorant

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Maximum: 3%

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : 3%

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 16, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited Annex II/1345

Conditions: 1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol (Pigment Red 4; CI 12085) and its salts when used as a substance in hair dye products

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 16, 2026

Prohibited Annex II/1348

Conditions: Disodium 4-[(5-chloro-4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-2-naphthoate (Pigment Red 48; CI 15865) when used as a substance in hair dye products

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 16, 2026

Approved colorant Annex IV/9

Conditions: 3%

Source: EU CosIng — Annex IV · checked Oct 16, 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 CI 12085 is treated in 7 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 ChinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : 화장품 중 최대농도 3% : 2-클로로-4-니트로벤나민은 0.5%를 초과하지 않음. 2-나프탈레놀은 1%를 초과하지 않음. 2,4-디니트로 벤젠아민은 0.02%를 초과하지 않음, (1-[(2,4-디니트로페닐)아조]-2-나프탈레놀)은 0.5%를 초과하지 않음. 4-[(2-클로로-4-니트로페닐)아조]-1-나프탈레놀)은 0.5%를 초과하지 않음. 1-[(4-니트로페닐)아조]-2-나프탈레놀은 0.3%를 초 과하지 않음 1-[(4-클로로-2-니트로페닐)아조]-2-나프탈레놀은 0.3%를 초과하지 않음....
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a substance in hair dye products^염모제로 사용되는 경우에 한함
JP JapanRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제품 타입 또는 목적 (types or intended purposes of cosmetics)】 : 외용의약품, 외용의약부외품, 화장품에 사용 할 수 있는 색소
TW TaiwanRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): 1. 所列色素與非禁用成分形成之麗基(lakes)及鹽(salts)亦可使用。 2. 未列載於此表規定範圍之成分,於歐盟、美國及日本三國家地區,任何其中一個國家地區官方已公告(以生效日為準)其使用基準者,得參照其基準規定准予使用(但下表CI 11380 等十九項成分不適用),惟於申請查驗登記時,應同時檢附該等地區之准許使用基準證明文件。 * 단서조항 : 1. 所列色素與非禁用成分形成之麗基(lakes)及鹽(salts)亦可使用。 2....
CA CanadaRestricted 【Restrictions】 Maximum Concentration Permitted : 3%
BR BrazilRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a substance in hair dye products^염모제로 사용되는 경우에 한함
AR ArgentinaRestricted 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 16, 2026

Also listed as

CI 12085 Permaton Red D&C Red 36 D&C Red No. 36 D&C Red No.36

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.

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