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HC Yellow NO. 11

Korean: 에치씨황색11호 · CAS 73388-54-2 · 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 Annex II/1236

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 HC Yellow NO. 11 is treated in 4 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	—
BR Brazil	Prohibited	—
AR Argentina	Prohibited	—

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

Also listed as

HC YELLOW NO. 11 에치씨황색11호

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 HC Yellow NO. 11 banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited” (EU CosIng — Annex II).

Is HC Yellow NO. 11 banned in South Korea?

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

Is HC Yellow NO. 11 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 HC Yellow NO. 11 used for in cosmetics?

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

What is HC Yellow NO. 11 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 에치씨황색11호.

What is the CAS number of HC Yellow NO. 11?

CAS 73388-54-2 (from official records).