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CI 45350

Korean: 황색202호의(2) · Functions: colorant

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Maximum: 6%

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : 6% * 배합한도 : 6% 눈 주위 및 입술에 사용할 수 없음

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

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited only in certain forms or uses Annex II/1332

Conditions: 2-(6-Hydroxy-3-oxo-(3H)xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid; Fluorescein and its disodium salt (Acid Yellow 73 sodium salt; CI 45350), when used as a substance in hair dye products

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

Approved colorant Annex IV/74

Conditions: 6%

Source: EU CosIng — Annex IV · 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 CI 45350 is treated in 6 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 ChinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : 화장품 중 최대농도 6% : 레조르시놀이 0.5%를 초과하지 않음 프탈산이 1%를 초과하지 않음, 2-(2,4-디히드록시벤졸) 벤조산이 0.5%를 초과하지 않음. 염색제품에 사용금지 * 착색제 【사용허가 범위】 : 각종 화장품
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Field of application : Colouring agents allowed in all cosmetic products * 적용 범위 : 모든 화장품에서 허용된 착색제 * Other limitations and requirements : 6% max. concentration in the finished product * 다른 제한 및 요구조건 : 완제품에서 최대 농도 6% when used as a substance in hair dye products^염모제로 사용되는 경우에 한함
JP JapanRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【제품 타입 또는 목적 (types or intended purposes of cosmetics)】 : 외용의약품, 외용의약부외품, 화장품에 사용 할 수 있는 색소 * 화장품용 타르 색소 : 이 성분의 알루미늄레이크 포함
TW TaiwanRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): 1. 所列色素與非禁用成分形成之麗基(lakes)及鹽(salts)亦可使用。 2. 未列載於此表規定範圍之成分,於歐盟、美國及日本三國家地區,任何其中一個國家地區官方已公告(以生效日為準)其使用基準者,得參照其基準規定准予使用(但下表CI 11380 等十九項成分不適用),惟於申請查驗登記時,應同時檢附該等地區之准許使用基準證明文件。 * 단서조항 : 1. 所列色素與非禁用成分形成之麗基(lakes)及鹽(salts)亦可使用。 2....
BR BrazilRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : Dye Substances allowed for all kinds of products. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 모든 종류의 제품에서 허용된 염색 성분 * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : MAXIMUM AT END 6% * 제한 【기타 제한 및 요구조건】 : 최대 6%까지 when used as a substance in hair dye products^염모제로 사용되는 경우에 한함
AR ArgentinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : Dye Substances allowed for all kinds of products. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 모든 종류의 제품에서 허용된 염색 성분 * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : MAXIMUM AT END 6% * 제한 【기타 제한 및 요구조건】 : 최대 6%까지 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

CI 45350 Uranine Uranine K

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 CI 45350 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). The same records also list it as: Approved colorant. It is not a general ban — the condition reads: “2-(6-Hydroxy-3-oxo-(3H)xanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid; Fluorescein and its disodium salt (Acid Yellow 73 sodium salt; CI 45350), when used as a substance in hair dye products”

Is CI 45350 banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). The maximum allowed is 6%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is CI 45350 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 CI 45350 used for in cosmetics?

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

What is CI 45350 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 황색202호의(2).

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