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Solvent Yellow 33

Korean: 황색204호 · Functions: colorant, hair dyeing

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : 눈 주위 및 입술에 사용할 수 없음

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited Annex II/1358

Conditions: 1,3-Isobenzofurandione, reaction products with methylquinoline and quinoline (Solvent Yellow 33; CI 47000) when used as a substance in hair dye products

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

Approved colorant Annex IV/81

Conditions: Not to be used in products applied on mucous membranes

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 Solvent Yellow 33 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.

MarketStatusConditions
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Prohibited MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a substance in hair dye products^염모제로 사용되는 경우에 한함
BR BrazilProhibited MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a substance in hair dye products^염모제로 사용되는 경우에 한함
AR ArgentinaProhibited 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

SOLVENT YELLOW 33 솔벤트황색33호

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 Solvent Yellow 33 banned in the European Union?

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

Is Solvent Yellow 33 banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Solvent Yellow 33 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 Solvent Yellow 33 used for in cosmetics?

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

What is Solvent Yellow 33 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 황색204호.

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