What does the restriction note for DIRECT YELLOW 12 mean?

The restriction field for DIRECT YELLOW 12 reads: II/1264. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

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CAS 2870-32-8 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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DIRECT YELLOW 12

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Disodium 4,4'-bis[(4-ethoxyphenyl)azo]stilbene-2,2'-disulphonate (CI 24895)

DIRECT YELLOW 12 is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: II/1264.

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Inventory details for DIRECT YELLOW 12

INCI name

DIRECT YELLOW 12

Description

Disodium 4,4'-bis[(4-ethoxyphenyl)azo]stilbene-2,2'-disulphonate (CI 24895)

Annex records for DIRECT YELLOW 12

Annex II Restriction reference

Entry 1264

2,2'-(1,2-Ethenediyl)bis[5-((4-ethoxyphenyl)azo]benzenesulfonic acid) and its salts, when used as a…

CAS: 2870-32-8

EC: 220-698-2

Key data

CAS

2870-32-8

220-698-2

Restriction

II/1264

Function

HAIR DYEING

How DIRECT YELLOW 12 appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists DIRECT YELLOW 12 as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

DIRECT YELLOW 12 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

DIRECT YELLOW 12 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 DIRECT YELLOW 12 reads: "II/1264". 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, DIRECT YELLOW 12 carries the following function designation(s):

HAIR DYEING

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Source note for DIRECT YELLOW 12

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for DIRECT YELLOW 12 with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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