Is CI 12480 safe in cosmetics?
CI 12480 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
CI 12480
Also known as: 2-Naphthalenol, 1-[(2,4-dinitrophenyl)azo]-, D&C Orange No. 17, 2-Naphthalenol, 1-[2-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)diazenyl]-, D & C Orange No. 17, D and C Orange No. 17 (+15 more)
CI 12480 (CAS 3468-63-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant (brown); azo pigment. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Colorant (brown); azo pigment
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-[(2,4-dinitrophenyl)diazenyl]naphthalen-2-ol
InChIKey
HBHZKFOUIUMKHV-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 12480.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 397
(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)
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
Brazil: Prohibited
India: Prohibited (GNRAS)
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (3)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | banned | - | - |
| ASEAN | banned | - | All cosmetic products prohibited |
| KR | prohibited | - | - |
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 12480.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
prop65
eu_banned_cosmetics
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
2-Naphthalenol, 1-[(2,4-dinitrophenyl)azo]-
D&C Orange No. 17
2-Naphthalenol, 1-[2-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)diazenyl]-
D & C Orange No. 17
D and C Orange No. 17
D&C Orange 17
11048 Orange
Brilliant tangerine 13030
BRN 0964718
Calcotone Orange 2R
Carnelio Red 2G
Chromatex Orange R
Dainichi Permanent Red GG
Dinitraniline Orange
Dinitroaniline Orange
Dinitroaniline Orange ND-204
EINECS 222-429-4
Fastona Red 2G
Graphtol Red 2GL
Hansa Orange RN
Chemical Function
Dye
Pigment
Regulatory Lists
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; Europe
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
banned; Europe; Personal care
OEHHA Proposition 65 (3/2019)
OEHHA Proposition 65 (1/2023)
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; Europe
Personal care; prohibited; Southeast Asia
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 12480 allowed in the EU?
CI 12480 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 12480 do in cosmetics?
CI 12480 functions as: Colorant (brown); azo pigment. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3468-63-1.
Is CI 12480 used outside cosmetics?
CI 12480 also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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