Pigment Yellow 12
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2,2'-[(3,3'-dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[3-oxo-N-phenylbutyramide] (CI 21090)
What does it do?
Pigment Yellow 12 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.
Pigment Yellow 12 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1263), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pigment Yellow 12?
Pigment Yellow 12 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2,2'-[(3,3'-dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[3-oxo-N-phenylbutyramide] (CI 21090)
Is Pigment Yellow 12 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Pigment Yellow 12 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pigment Yellow 12 do in cosmetic products?
Pigment Yellow 12 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Pigment Yellow 12?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Pigment Yellow 12 is 6358-85-6.
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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