Is CI 12010 (Sudan I / Solvent Yellow 14) safe in cosmetics?
CI 12010 (Sudan I / Solvent Yellow 14) has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
Poor
Cosmetic Ingredient
CI 12010 (Sudan I / Solvent Yellow 14)
Also known as: C.I Solvent yellow 14 (1-Phenylazo-2-naphthol), 2-Naphthalenol, 1-(phenyldiazenyl)-, 2-Naphthalenol, 1-(phenylazo)-, 1-(Phenyldiazenyl)naphthalen-2-ol, 2-Naphthalenol, 1-(2-phenyldiazenyl)- (+15 more)
INCI: CI 12010
CI 12010 (Sudan I / Solvent Yellow 14) (CAS 842-07-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
CI 12010 (Sudan I / Solvent Yellow 14) is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H317, H341, H351, H413, H373).
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-phenyldiazenylnaphthalen-2-ol
InChIKey
MRQIXHXHHPWVIL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Sudan I was delisted from FDA color additives prior to the 1938 Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. It has no current approved use in US food, drugs, or cosmetics. Appears in FDA import alerts as a non-permitted colorant in cosmetics such as lipstick.
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for CI 12010 (Sudan I / Solvent Yellow 14).
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IARC Carcinogenicity
International Agency for Research on Cancer (WHO) monograph evaluation.
IARC Group
3
Volume
8, Sup 7
Evaluation Year
1987
EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Warning
Pictograms
Health HazardHarmful / Irritant
Hazard Class and Category
Carc. 2; Muta. 2; Skin Sens. 1; Aquatic Chronic 4
Hazard Statements
- H351 Suspected of causing cancer
- H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
Inserted via ATP: CLP00
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 1107
(EC) 2009/1223
CMR: Carcinogenic Cat. 2(),Mutagenic Cat. 2()
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)
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
Brazil: Prohibited
India: Prohibited (GNRAS)
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KR | prohibited | - | - |
PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Safety (4)
Carcinogen Classification
Sudan I | Group 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans | Volume 8: (1975) Some Aromatic Azo Compounds | Volume Sup 7: Overall Evaluations of Carcinogenicity: An Updating of IARC Monographs Volumes 1 to 42, 1987; 440 pages; ISBN 92-832-1411-0 (out of print)
Source: International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
Carcinogen Classification
C.I. Solvent Yellow 14 | TR-226: Carcinogenesis Bioassay of C.I. Solvent Yellow 14 (CASRN 842-07-9) in F344/N Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Feed Study) (1982 ) | 02/18/81 | Clear Evidence | Clear Evidence | No Evidence | No Evidence | Under the conditions of this bioassay, C.I. Solvent Yellow 14 was carcinogenic in male and female F344/N rats, as evidenced by increased incidences of neoplastic no
Source: NTP Technical Reports
Evidence for Carcinogenicity
No data are available in humans. Limited evidence of carcinogenicity in animals. OVERALL EVALUATION: Group 3: The agent is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Endocrine Disruptors
Potential endocrine disrupting compound
Source: NORMAN Suspect List Exchange
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Pigment
Regulatory List Membership (3)
California Proposition 65 (OEHHA)
EU Banned in Cosmetics
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for CI 12010 (Sudan I / Solvent Yellow 14).
Regulatory Flags
genotoxic
carcinogenic-in-animals
dna-adduct-forming
not-fda-approved
azo-dye
aromatic-amine-precursor
high-skin-absorption
mucous-membrane-restricted
prop65
eu_banned_cosmetics
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
C.I Solvent yellow 14 (1-Phenylazo-2-naphthol)
2-Naphthalenol, 1-(phenyldiazenyl)-
2-Naphthalenol, 1-(phenylazo)-
1-(Phenyldiazenyl)naphthalen-2-ol
2-Naphthalenol, 1-(2-phenyldiazenyl)-
4-16-00-00228
Atul Orange R
Benzeneazo-beta-naphthol
Benzene-1-azo-2-naphthol
1-Benzoazo-2-naphthol
Brilliant Oil Orange R
BRN 0651992
Calco Oil Orange Z-7078
Calco Oil Orange 7078
Calco Oil Orange 7078-Y
Calcogas M
Campbelline Oil Orange
Carminaph
Cerotinorange G
Dunkelgelb
Chemical Function
Pigment
Dye
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
OEHHA Proposition 65 (3/2019)
children; WA Children's Safe Product Act (4/2020)
children
OEHHA Proposition 65 (1/2023)
children
banned; Europe; Personal care
OEHHA Proposition 65 (3/2019)
children; WA Children's Safe Product Act (4/2020)
children
OEHHA Proposition 65 (1/2023)
children
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL1397023
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 12010 (Sudan I / Solvent Yellow 14) allowed in the EU?
CI 12010 (Sudan I / Solvent Yellow 14) EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 12010 (Sudan I / Solvent Yellow 14) do in cosmetics?
CI 12010 (Sudan I / Solvent Yellow 14) functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 842-07-9.
Is CI 12010 (Sudan I / Solvent Yellow 14) used outside cosmetics?
CI 12010 (Sudan I / Solvent Yellow 14) also appears in industrial chemical safety and pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does CI 12010 (Sudan I / Solvent Yellow 14) have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
CI 12010 (Sudan I / Solvent Yellow 14) is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H317, H341, H351, H413, H373).
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