Is Direct Yellow 12 safe in cosmetics?
Direct Yellow 12 has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Poor
Cosmetic Ingredient
Direct Yellow 12
Also known as: Chrysophenine, Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,2'-(1,2-ethenediyl)bis[5-[2-(4-ethoxyphenyl)diazenyl]-, sodium salt (1:2), 4,4'-Bis((p-ethoxyphenyl)azo)-2,2'-stilbenesulfonic acid disodium salt, Disodium 4,4'-bis((4-ethoxyphenyl)azo)stilbene-2,2'-disulphonate, Airedale Yellow CHD (+15 more)
INCI: DIRECT YELLOW 12
Direct Yellow 12 (CAS 2870-32-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
disodium;5-[(4-ethoxyphenyl)diazenyl]-2-[(E)-2-[4-[(4-ethoxyphenyl)diazenyl]-2-sulfonatophenyl]ethenyl]benzenesulfonate
InChIKey
YQMJDPHTMKUEHG-ZNBXPSQRSA-L
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Annex
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Direct Yellow 12.
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EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 1264
(EC) 2009/1223
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (II - Prohibited)
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (II)
Ref: 1264
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
Brazil: Prohibited
India: Prohibited (GNRAS)
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KR | prohibited | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Banned in Cosmetics
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Direct Yellow 12.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
eu_banned_cosmetics
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
Chrysophenine
Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,2'-(1,2-ethenediyl)bis[5-[2-(4-ethoxyphenyl)diazenyl]-, sodium salt (1:2)
4,4'-Bis((p-ethoxyphenyl)azo)-2,2'-stilbenesulfonic acid disodium salt
Disodium 4,4'-bis((4-ethoxyphenyl)azo)stilbene-2,2'-disulphonate
Airedale Yellow CHD
Amanil Chrysophenine G
Atlantic Chrysophenine YA
Aurophenine O
Benzanil Yellow CH
Benzo Yellow LG
Calcomine Brilliant Yellow
Chrome Leather Yellow CH
Chrysophenine G
Chrysophenine J
Chrysophenine Y
Chrysophenine G Extra
Chrysophenine ESP
Chrysophenine Extra
Chrysophenine GP
Chrysophenine NS
Chemical Function
Dye
Regulatory Lists
banned; Europe; Personal care
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Direct Yellow 12 allowed in the EU?
Direct Yellow 12 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Direct Yellow 12 do in cosmetics?
Direct Yellow 12 functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2870-32-8.
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DISODIUM SELENITE
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