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DIRECT YELLOW 12

CAS 2870-32-8
28

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Direct Yellow 12 is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Note: subject to regulatory restrictions in some markets. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Direct Yellow 12 (C.I. 24810, also known as Chrysophenine) is listed in EU CosIng Annex II under reference II/1264 as a banned cosmetic colorant. The o-tolidine core is a recognized bladder carcinogen precursor, and this compound's azo bond structure can potentially release aromatic amines under reductive skin conditions. It is not approved for cosmetic use in Europe and is primarily used in textile and paper industries.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned colorant (II/1264)
  • o-Tolidine-based azo dye — carcinogenic precursor
  • Potential amine cleavage under skin reduction

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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