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Basic Brown 16

Korean: 염기성갈색16호 · CAS 26381-41-9 · Functions: hair dyeing

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : 염모용 화장품에만 사용

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Also listed as

BASIC BROWN 16 Basic Brown 16,CI 12250 염기성갈색16호 CI 12250

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Basic Brown 16 banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Basic Brown 16 banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Basic Brown 16 allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Basic Brown 16 used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: hair dyeing.

What is Basic Brown 16 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 염기성갈색16호.

What is the CAS number of Basic Brown 16?

CAS 26381-41-9 (from official records).