Is CI 12420 safe in cosmetics?
CI 12420 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
CI 12420
Also known as: 2-Naphthalenecarboxamide, N-(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)-4-[(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-, 229-315-3, EC No.229-315-3, Pigment Red 7, EINECS 229-315-3 (+1 more)
CI 12420 (CAS 6471-51-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant (red); azo pigment. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Colorant (red); azo pigment
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
N-(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)-4-[(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)diazenyl]-3-hydroxynaphthalene-2-carboxamide
InChIKey
KWORKYDIARWARF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not FDA-listed for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for CI 12420.
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EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex IV — Permitted Colorants
Product type: Red
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 (IV - Colorants)
Product type: Rinse-off products.
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Permitted Colorant
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASEAN | permitted_colorant | - | All products |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for CI 12420.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
2-Naphthalenecarboxamide, N-(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)-4-[(4-chloro-2-methylphenyl)azo]-3-hydroxy-
229-315-3
EC No.229-315-3
Pigment Red 7
EINECS 229-315-3
UNII-5Z5A89AQ44
Chemical Function
Dye
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 12420 allowed in the EU?
CI 12420 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 12420 do in cosmetics?
CI 12420 functions as: Colorant (red); azo pigment. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6471-51-8.
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