A red azo pigment regulated in Annex IV.
What it is
CI 12085 is the Colour Index number of a red colorant of the monoazo class (1-[(2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol). CosIng lists it as a colorant. In the EU it is listed in Annex IV (colorants).
Where it is used
Found in lipsticks, lip glosses, nail polishes and other coloured makeup.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits and conditions. Colorants are named by CI number and may appear in any order.
Functions
- Colorant
- Exclusively or mainly intended to colour the cosmetic product, the body as a whole or certain parts thereof, by absorption or reflection of visible light; (precursors of oxidative hair colorants shall be deemed colorants). All authorised colorants are substances in the positive list of Annex IV to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
EU regulation
EU · Annex IV, entry 91-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol and its insoluble barium, strontium and zirconium lakes, salts and pigments
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
EU · Annex II, entry 13451-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol (Pigment Red 4; CI 12085) and its salts when used as a substance in hair dye products
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2013/344
Products with this ingredient (33)
- The Wonder Nail Polish Quick dry & Longwear – Fire Orange · IsaDora
- The Wonder Nail Polish Quick dry & Longwear – Peach · IsaDora
- Lakier do paznokci Professional 381 METALIC BURGUNDY · Pierre René
- Lakier do paznokci Professional 377 SHINNING CORAL · Pierre René
- Lakier do paznokci Professional 376 HOLIDAY MEMORIES · Pierre René
- Lakier do paznokci Professional 374 CREAMY ROSE · Pierre René
- Lakier do paznokci Professional 284 TENDER ROSE · Pierre René
- Pomadka do ust matowa · Eveline Cosmetics
- Pomadka do ust z witaminą c i e · Eveline Cosmetics
- Lakier i odżywka do paznokci · Eveline Cosmetics
- Kremowa pomadka o satynowym wykończeniu · Eveline Cosmetics
- Rozświetlający lakier do paznokci · Eveline Cosmetics

