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InventoryRef 3147025/10/2016

1-NAPHTHOL

1-naphthol (CI 76605)

1-NAPHTHOL is linked to 2 EU annex records on this page. Inventory note: III/16.

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MarketEvidence statusRecordsSource language
European UnionEvidence linked
Restricted entry found
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2English and EU languages
Great BritainEvidence linked
Restricted
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1English
CanadaEvidence linked
Restricted
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1English and French
New ZealandEvidence linked
Restricted
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1English
ASEANEvidence linked
Restricted
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1English and national languages
ChinaSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Chinese with selected English material
JapanSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Japanese; official English translation available
South KoreaEvidence linked
Prohibited + Restricted
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2Korean with some English names
United StatesSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0English
AustraliaEvidence linked
Restricted
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1English
BrazilSource mapped
Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported
0Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
IndiaEvidence linked
Restricted
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1English and Hindi
Saudi ArabiaEvidence linked
Restricted
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1Arabic and English

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 90-15-3
CAS 90-15-3PubChem CID 7005

1-Naphthol

1-naphthol is a naphthol carrying a hydroxy group at position 1. It has a role as a genotoxin and a human xenobiotic metabolite. ChEBI

IUPAC name
naphthalen-1-ol
Molecular formula
C10H8O
Molecular weight
144.17 g/mol
Exact mass
144.057514874 Da
XLogP3
2.8
Topological polar surface area
20.2 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
1
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

alpha-naphthol1-Naphthalenol1-HydroxynaphthaleneFurro ERUrsol ERNFouramine ERNFourrine ERNTertral ERN
16 more reported names
Basf Ursol ERNFourrine 99Nako TRBZoba ERNalpha-HydroxynaphthaleneDurafur developer DC.I. Oxidation Base 33CI Oxidation Base 33C.I. 76605CI 76605CHEBI:103192A71EAQ389NSC-9586RefChem:76531201-969-4NAPHTHOL
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for 1-NAPHTHOL

INCI name

1-NAPHTHOL

Description

1-naphthol (CI 76605)

Record provenance

Inventory reference
31470
Imported identity
1-NAPHTHOL
Source update
25/10/2016
European Commission CosIng source notes
Annex III Restriction reference
Entry 16

1-NAPHTHOL

CAS: 90-15-3
EC: 201-969-4
Annex III Restriction reference
Entry 16

1-Naphthol

CAS: 90-15-3
EC: 201-969-4

Key data

Restriction
III/16
Function
HAIR DYEING
Imparting color to hair. Hair dyeing preparations may be temporary, semi-permanent, or permanent, depending on the length of time the colorant remains on the hair.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

The markets do not agree about this substance: it is prohibited in some and permitted under conditions in others, across the 9 markets that hold a rule for it.

prohibited
South Korea
restricted
European UnionGreat BritainCanadaNew ZealandASEANAustraliaIndiaSaudi Arabia

South Korea holds more than one rule for this substance, so its position there depends on the use.

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How 1-NAPHTHOL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists 1-NAPHTHOL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 2 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

1-NAPHTHOL is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

1-NAPHTHOL appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for 1-NAPHTHOL reads: "III/16". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, 1-NAPHTHOL carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 90-15-3 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for 1-NAPHTHOL

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for 1-NAPHTHOL with 2 linked Annex II–VI records from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

Use this inventory page to research 1-NAPHTHOL and compare linked records, but verify restrictions and legal status against the current official source text and law before making regulatory decisions.

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