India cosmetic ingredient regulations
Cosmetics Rules and gazette updates are authoritative; some standards may require separate access.
- Regulator
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation
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- Cosmetics Rules 2020 plus current BIS IS 4707 parts (1:2020, 2:2025, 3:2025, 4:2022)
Official ingredient records
1931 matching records1,2-Dichloropropane; propylene dichloride (CAS No. 78-87-5)
CAS 78-87-5
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1373 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,2-Diethoxyethane (CAS No. 629-14-1)
CAS 629-14-1
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1476 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,2-Dihydroxyanthraquinone (pigment red 83; CI 58000) (CAS No. 72-48-0) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 72-48-0 · EC 200-782-5
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1334 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,2-Dimethoxy-4-(2- prop- enyl)-benzene Methyl eugenol (CAS No. 93-15-2)
CAS 93-15-2 · EC 202-223-0
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: Fine fragrance a) Eau de toilette b) Fragrance cream c) Other leave-on d) products and oral products; and Rinse-off products e) | Maximum authorised concentration: a)0,01 percent b)0.004percent c)0,002 percent d)0.0002percent; and e)0.001percent.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 99a · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,2-Epoxy-3-phenoxypropane (phenylglycidyl ether) (CAS No. 122-60-1)
CAS 122-60-1
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 649 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,2-Epoxy-4-epoxyethylcyclohexane; 4-vinylcyclohexene diepoxide (CAS No. 106-87-6)
CAS 106-87-6
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1473 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid di-C 7-11, branched and linear alkyl esters (CAS No. 68515-42-4)
CAS 68515-42-4
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1130 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,2-bis(2-methoxyethoxy)ethane; triethylene glycol dimethyl ether (TEGDME) (CAS No. 112-49-2)
CAS 112-49-2
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1124 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,2-epoxybutane (CAS No. 106-88-7)
CAS 106-88-7
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 395 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,3,5-Trihydroxybenzene (CAS No.108-73-6) (phloroglucinol) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 108-73-6 · EC 203-611-2
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1226 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,3,5-Tris(oxiranylmethyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-trione (TGIC) (CAS No. 2451-62-9)
CAS 2451-62-9
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 724 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)- and its salts (CAS No. 4438-16-8), when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 4438-16-8 · EC 224-654-3
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1267 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,3-Benzenediol, 4-chloro- 4-Chlororesorcinol (CAS No. 95-88-5)
CAS 95-88-5 · EC 202-462-0
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products | Other limitations/requirements: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2.5 percent | Label conditions/warnings: To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: a)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp b)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair and c)you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 232 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl) imidazolidine -2-thione Dimethylol ethylene thiourea (CAS No. 15534-95-9) 12
CAS 15534-95-9 · EC 239-579-1
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Hair products b)Nail products | Maximum authorised concentration: a)2 percent b)2 percent | Other limitations/requirements: a)Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays) b) H <4 p | Label conditions/warnings: Contains dimethylol ethylene thiourea
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 44 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,3-Dichloropropan-2-ol (CAS No. 96-23-1)
CAS 96-23-1
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 638 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,3-Diphenylguanidine (CAS No. 102-06-7)
CAS 102-06-7
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 975 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,3-Propanesultone (CAS No. 1120-71-4)
CAS 1120-71-4
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 733 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,3-benzenediol Resorc- inol (CAS No. 108-46-3)
CAS 108-46-3 · EC 203-585-2
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products. b)Products intended for coluring eyelashes. c)Hairlotions and shampoos. | Maximum authorised concentration: c)0.5 percent | Other limitations/requirements: For a) and b): After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 1.25 percent. b)For professional use only. | Label conditions/warnings: a)To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. 1)Read and follow instructions 2)This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16 3) Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy; and 4)Do not colour your hair if: i)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp ii)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair and iii)you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past. Contains resorcinol. Rinse hair well after application. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows.’ b)To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. 1) ‘For professional use only 2)Contains resorcinol 3)The product can cause severe allergic reactions 4)Read and follow instructions 5)This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16 6) ack Temporary “bl henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy and 7)Eyelashes shall not be coloured, if consumer: i)has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp ii)has experienced any reaction after colouring your hair or eyelashes; and iii)has experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past. iv) Rinse eye immediately if product comes in contact with them.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 22 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,3-benzenediol, 2-methyl 2-Methylresorcinol (CAS No. 608-25-3)
CAS 608-25-3 · EC 210-155-8
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products b)Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products; and c)Products intended for colouring eyelashes. | Maximum authorised concentration: b)1.8 percent | Other limitations/requirements: a)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.8 percent b)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to eyelashes must not exceed 1.25 percent; and c)Professional use. | Label conditions/warnings: a)To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: 1)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp 2)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair and 3)you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past. c)To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. The product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be coloured, if the consumer: 1)has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp 2)has experienced any reaction after colouring your hair or eyelashes; and 3)has experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past. Rinse eye immediately if product comes in contact with them.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 223 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,3-bis(Vinylsulfonylacetamido)propane (CAS No. 93629-90-4)
CAS 93629-90-4
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1175 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,4,5,8-Tetraaminoanthraquinone (Disperse Blue 1) (CAS No. 2475-45-8)
CAS 2475-45-8 · EC 219-603-7
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 687 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2- (methoxymethyl) 1,4-Benz- enediamine,2-(methoxymet- hyl)-, Sulfate 2-methoxymethyl-p-phenyl- enediamine/2-methoxymet- hyl-p-phenylenediamine sulfate (CAS No.: 337906-36-2/337906-37-3)
CAS 337906-36-2; 337906-37-3 · EC 679-526-3
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products b)Products intended for colouring eyelashes | Other limitations/requirements: a), b) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concen- tration applied to hair must not exceed 1.8 percent (calculated as free base) b)Professional use | Label conditions/warnings: a)To be printed on the label: colorants can The mixing ratio. “Hair cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: 1)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, 2)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, 3)you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.” b)To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘For professional use only. This product can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the customer: 1)has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp 2)has experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes; and 3)has experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 261 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,4-Benzenediamine, 2- methyl-2,5-Diaminotolu- ene sulphate Toluene-2,5-Diamine (CAS No. 95-70-5) Toluene-2,5-Diamine sulfate 1 ( ) (CAS No. 615-50-9)
CAS 95-70-5; 615-50-9 · EC 202-442-1
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products b)Products intended to coloring eyelashes. | Other limitations/requirements: a) i) General use ii)Professional use b)Professional use For (a) and (b): After mixing under oxidative conditions, the maximum concentration applied to hair or eyelashes must not exceed 2 percent (calculated as free base) or 3.6 percent (calculated as sulfate salt). | Label conditions/warnings: a)To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. 1)Read and follow instructions 2)This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 3) Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy; and 4)Do not colour your hair if: i)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp ii)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair; and iii)you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past. Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines). a) (i) Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows; and (ii) Wear suitable gloves For professional use only. (b) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. 1)This product can cause severe allergic reactions 2)Read and follow instructions 3)This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 4) Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy; and 5)Eyelashes shall not be coloured if the consumer: i)has a rash on the face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp ii)has experienced any reaction after colouring hair or eyelashes; and iii)has experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past. Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them. Contains phenylenediamines (toluenediamines). Wear suitable gloves. For professional use only.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 10a · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,4-Diamino-2-methoxy-9,10-anthracenedione (CAS No. 2872-48-2) (disperse red 11) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 2872-48-2 · EC 220-703-8
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1274 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,4-Diaminoanthraquinone Disperse Violet 1 (CAS No.: 128-95-0)
CAS 128-95-0 · EC 204-922-6
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: 0.5 percent Impurity of disperse red | Other limitations/requirements: 15 in disperse violet 1 for hair dye formulations should be <1 percent ( ) w/w
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 268 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,4-Dichlorobut-2-ene (CAS No. 764-41-0)
CAS 764-41-0
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 644 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,4-Dihydroxy-5,8-bis[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]anthraquinone (CAS No.3179-90-6) (Disperse Blue 7) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 3179-90-6 · EC 221-666-0
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1275 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,4-Dihydroxybenzene (Hydroquinone) (CAS No. 123-31-9) with the exception of entry No. 16 in Annex B .
CAS 123-31-9 · EC 204-617-8
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1312 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,4-bis(p-tolylamino)anthraquinone (solvent green 3; CI 61565) (CAS No. 128-80-3) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 128-80-3
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1337 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,4-dichlorobenzene ( -dichlorobenzene) (CAS No. 106-46-7) p
CAS 106-46-7
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1148 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,5-Di-(ß hydroxyethylam- ino)-2-nitro-4-chlorobenze- 15 ne( )1,5-Di-(beta-hydrox- yethylamino)-2nitro-4-chl- orobenzene HC Yellow No 10 (CAS 109023-83-8)
CAS 109023-83-8
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: 0.1 percent a)Do not usewith | Other limitations/requirements: nitrosating systems b)Maximum nitrosamine and content: 50 μg/kg c)Keepin nitrite-free containers.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 192 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,5-Naphthalenediol (CAS No. 83-56-7)
CAS 83-56-7 · EC 201-487-4
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products b)Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: (b) 1.0 percent | Other limitations/requirements: a)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0 percent | Label conditions/warnings: a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: 1)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp 2)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair and 3)you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 219 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,6-Octadien-3-ol, 3,7- dimethyl- Linalool (CAS No. 78-70-6)
CAS 78-70-6 · EC 201-134-4
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Other limitations/requirements: The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients when its concentration exceeds: a)0.001 percent in leave on products and b)0.001 percent in rinse off products.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 81 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1,7-Naphthalenediol, when used as a substance in hair dye products (CAS No. 575-38-2)
CAS 575-38-2 · EC 209-383-0
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1201 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1- -Aminophenylazo)-2- (4’ methyl-4-(bis-2-hydroxyethyl) aminobenzene HC Yellow No 7 (CAS No. 104226-21-3)
CAS 104226-21-3 · EC 146-420-6
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: 0.25 percent
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 250 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1- -Methoxyethyl) [(2’ amino]-2-nitro-4-[di- - (2’ hydroxyethyl)amino] benz 15 ene ( ) HC Blue No 11 (CAS 23920-15-2)
CAS 23920-15-2
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: 2.0 percent a)Do not usewith | Other limitations/requirements: nitrosating systems b)Maximum nitrosamine and content: 50 μg/kg c)Keepin nitrite-free containers.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 191 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1-((4-Phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol (solvent red 23; CI 26100) (CAS No. 85-86-9) when used as a substance in hair dye products
CAS 85-86-9
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1326 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1-(1-naphthylmethyl)quinolinium chloride (CAS No. 65322-65-8)
CAS 65322-65-8
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1169 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1-(2-Amino-5-chlorophenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoro-1,1-ethanediol, hydrochloride (CAS No. 214353-17-0)
CAS 214353-17-0
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1478 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1-(3-((4-Aminophenyl)- amino)propyl)-3-methyl- 1Himidazol-3-ium chloride hydrochloride Methylimida- zoliumpropylp-phenylenedi- amine HCl(CAS No.220158-86-1
CAS 220158-86-1
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products | Other limitations/requirements: After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 2 percent (calculated as free base) | Label conditions/warnings: To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. ‘Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: a)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp b)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair; and c)you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.”
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 309 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1-(4-Chlorophenoxy)-1 (imidazol-1-yl)-3,3- dimethylbutan-2-one Climbazole (CAS No. 38083-17-9)
CAS 38083-17-9 · EC 253-775-4
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: Rinse-off antidandruff shampoo | Maximum authorised concentration: 2.0 percent For purposes other than | Other limitations/requirements: inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 302 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1-(4-Chlorophenyl)- 3-(3,4- dichlorophenyl)urea (10) Triclocarban (CAS No. 101-20-2)
CAS 101-20-2 · EC 202-924-1
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: Rinse-off products 1.5 percent Purity criteria: | Other limitations/requirements: - 3,3’,4,4’ Tetrachloroazobenzene ≤ 1 ppm - 3,3’,4,4’ Tetrachloroazoxybenzene ≤ 1 ppm For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 97 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1-(4-chlorophenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-3-(1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl) pentan-3-ol (CAS No. 107534-96-3)
CAS 107534-96-3
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1163 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1-(beta- Hydroxyethyl)amino-2- nitro-4- N-ethyl-N-(.beta.- hydroxyethyl)aminobenzene and its hydrochloride HC Blue No 12 (CAS No. 104516-93-0 / 132885-85-9 (HCl))
CAS 104516-93-0; 132885-85-9
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products b)Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: b)1.5percent (as hydrochloride) | Other limitations/requirements: a)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.75 percent (as hydrochloride) For a) and b): 1)Do not use with nitrosating agents 2)Maximum nitrosamine and content: 50 μg/kg 3)Keep in nitrite-free containers | Label conditions/warnings: (a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: 1)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp 2)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair and 3)you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 211 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1-(beta-Aminoethyl)ami- no-4-(beta-hydroxyethyl)- oxy-2-nitrobenzene and its salts HC Orange No 2 (CAS No. 85765-48-6)
CAS 85765-48-6 · EC 416-410-1
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: 1.0 percent a) | Other limitations/requirements: Do not use with nitro- sating systems b) Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 and μg/kg c) Keepin nitrite-free containers | Label conditions/warnings: To be printed on the label: Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. s may Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: a)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp b)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair and c)you have experienced a reaction to a tempo rary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 203 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1-(beta-Ureidoethyl) amino- 4-nitrobenzene 4-Nitroph- enyl aminoethylurea (CAS No. 27080-42-8)
CAS 27080-42-8 · EC 410-700-1
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products; and b)Hair dye substance in non- oxidative hair dye products. | Maximum authorised concentration: b)0.5 percent | Other limitations/requirements: a)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 0.25 percent For a) and b): 1)Do not use with nitrosating agents 2)Maximum nitrosamine conten and t: 50 μg/kg 3)Keep in nitrite-free containers. | Label conditions/warnings: a)To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. Hair colourants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary “black henna” tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: 1)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp, 2)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, 3)you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 228 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1-Amino-2-nitro-4- - (2’,3’ dihydroxypropyl)amino-5- chlorobenzene +1,4-bis- -dihydroxypropyl)am- (2’,3’ ino-2-nitro-5- chlorobenzene HC Red No 10 +HC Red No 11 (CAS No. 95576-89-9/ + 95576-92-4)
CAS 95576-89-9; 95576-92-4
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex B permits this ingredient only subject to the stated fields of use, limits, requirements and label warnings.
Conditions: Field of application/use: a)Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products; and b)Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products | Maximum authorised concentration: b)2.0 percentFor a) and b): | Other limitations/requirements: a)After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1.0 percent 1)Do not use with nitrosating agents 2)Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 µg/kg; and 3)Keep in nitrite-free containers. | Label conditions/warnings: a)To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if, 1)you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp 2)you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair; and 3)you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex B, entry 256 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1-Amino-4-(methylamino)-9,10-anthracenedione (CAS No. 1220-94-6) (disperse violet 4) and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products.
CAS 1220-94-6 · EC 214-944-8
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1256 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1-Amino-4-[[4-[(dimethylamino)methyl]phenyl]amino]anthraquinone and its salts (CAS No. 67905-56-0/ 12217-43-5), when used as a substance in hair dye products.
CAS 67905-56-0; 12217-43-5 · EC 267-677-4
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1251 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
1-Bromo-2-methylpropyl propionate (CAS No. 158894-67-8)
CAS 158894-67-8
IS 4707 Part 2:2025 Annex A lists this ingredient as one that must not form part of a cosmetic product in India.
Conditions: Must not form part of the composition of cosmetic products. Apply the general trace and safety notes published after Annex A.
Source:IS 4707 (Part 2):2025 Annex A, entry 1499 · version IS 4707 (Part 2):2025, fifth revision · effective Aug. 9, 2025 · source checked 2026-08-31
Market coverage contract
Complete current Part 2 dataset plus official workflow for Parts 1, 3 and 4- Included scope
- All 1,614 prohibited Annex A rows and 317 numbered/lettered restricted Annex B rows from IS 4707 Part 2:2025; official checks remain for colourants, preservatives and UV filters in Parts 1, 3 and 4.
- If no match is found
- The standards are separate controlled publications; absence from a locally indexed excerpt is not permission.
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Official sources and legal role
India Cosmetics Rules 2020
General legal and import requirements; no complete open structured ingredient catalogue identified
Legal meaning: Official CDSCO rules and gazette updates; standards may require separate licensed sources
Available language: English
India BIS IS 4707 cosmetic ingredient standards
Complete current Part 2:2025 Annex A prohibited and Annex B restricted rows; Parts 1, 3 and 4 remain linked official checks
Legal meaning: Indian Standards referenced by the cosmetics regulatory framework; use the controlled current editions
Available language: English
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