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Basic Yellow 28

Korean: 염기성황색28호 · CAS 54060-92-3 · 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/1272

Conditions: 3H-Indolium, 2-[[(4-methoxyphenyl)methylhydrazono]methyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl- 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 Yellow 28 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 YELLOW 28 염기성황색28호

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 Yellow 28 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: “3H-Indolium, 2-[[(4-methoxyphenyl)methylhydrazono]methyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl- and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products”

Is Basic Yellow 28 banned in South Korea?

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

Is Basic Yellow 28 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 Yellow 28 used for in cosmetics?

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

What is Basic Yellow 28 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 염기성황색28호.

What is the CAS number of Basic Yellow 28?

CAS 54060-92-3 (from official records).

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