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Basic Orange 1

Korean: 염기성등색1호 · CAS 4438-16-8 · Functions: hair dyeing

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited only in certain forms or uses Annex II/1294

Conditions: 1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)- and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products

Source: EU CosIng — Annex II · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

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

Other markets

How Basic Orange 1 is treated in 5 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaProhibited —
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Prohibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a substance in hair dye products^염모제로 사용되는 경우에 한함
TW TaiwanProhibited —
BR BrazilProhibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a substance in hair dye products^염모제로 사용되는 경우에 한함
AR ArgentinaProhibited only in certain forms or uses MFDS summary (Korean): when used as a substance in hair dye products^염모제로 사용되는 경우에 한함

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

Also listed as

BASIC ORANGE 1 염기성등색1호

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 Orange 1 banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited only in certain forms or uses” (EU CosIng — Annex II). It is not a general ban — the condition reads: “1,3-Benzenediamine, 4-methyl-6-(phenylazo)- and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products”

Is Basic Orange 1 banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions).

Is Basic Orange 1 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 Orange 1 used for in cosmetics?

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

What is Basic Orange 1 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 염기성등색1호.

What is the CAS number of Basic Orange 1?

CAS 4438-16-8 (from official records).

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