NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

C.I. 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)

CAS 2870-32-8

C.I. Direct Yellow 12 (CAS 2870-32-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 2 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE NOAEL studies
NOAEL studies
8
SOURCE Chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
2
SOURCE EU CLP Annex VI
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 26 fields
Name
C.I. Direct Yellow 12
CAS Number
2870-32-8
DTXSID
DTXSID5041728
Molecular Formula
C30H28N4O8S2.2Na
InChI Key
YQMJDPHTMKUEHG-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Monoisotopic Mass
682.114395
Synonyms
ChrysophenineBenzenesulfonic 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 saltDisodium 4,4'-bis((4-ethoxyphenyl)azo)stilbene-2,2'-disulphonateAiredale Yellow CHDAmanil Chrysophenine GAtlantic Chrysophenine YAAurophenine OBenzanil Yellow CHBenzo Yellow LGCalcomine Brilliant YellowChrome Leather Yellow CH

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
Dye

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
ListKeywordSource
banned; Europe; Personal careEuropean CommissionCosIng
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 8 of 8 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
11.79084283uMAC50--NTP ICE endocrine
7.31970397uMACC--NTP ICE endocrine
8Q5531T139UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
8Q5531T139UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
8Q5531T139UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
8Q5531T139UNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
-unitlessModel Score--NTP ICE endocrine
0.0716unitlessModel Score--NTP ICE endocrine

Showing 8 of 8 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Colorant
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for C.I. Direct Yellow 12?

C.I. Direct Yellow 12 has 8 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 7.31970397 uM. Source: NTP ICE endocrine.

What regulatory lists include C.I. Direct Yellow 12?

C.I. Direct Yellow 12 appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including banned; Europe; Personal care, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is C.I. Direct Yellow 12 used in cosmetics?

Yes, C.I. Direct Yellow 12 is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Direct Yellow 12. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for C.I. Direct Yellow 12 come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is C.I. Direct Yellow 12 used outside industrial chemicals?

C.I. Direct Yellow 12 also appears in cosmetics databases.