Acid Yellow 36
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium 3-(p-anilinophenylazo)benzenesulphonate
What does it do?
Acid Yellow 36 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair dyeing
colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Acid Yellow 36 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 387), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Acid Yellow 36?
Acid Yellow 36 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium 3-(p-anilinophenylazo)benzenesulphonate
Is Acid Yellow 36 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Acid Yellow 36 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acid Yellow 36 do in cosmetic products?
Acid Yellow 36 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Acid Yellow 36?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acid Yellow 36 is 587-98-4.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010