CI 12120 is graded F (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under Health Canada (Prohibited).

CI 12120

Lithol Rubine BK

Safety grade: F

This colorant is permitted in EU cosmetics but restricted to certain product types or conditions of use under EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. To be sold legally in the EU or UK, a product must meet these conditions.

This ingredient is used to add red and pink coloring to cosmetic products like lipsticks, nail polishes, and blushes.

Graded using: COSING.

Health Canada — Prohibited
EU COSING — Permitted

Last verified: June 9, 2026

Safer alternatives to CI 12120

CI 14700 — Grade A. Red azo dye colorant; same color family and functional replacement.
CI 77491 — Grade A. Iron Oxide Red provides red coloration; safer grade alternative.

Other Cosmetic Colorant ingredients

CI 19140 — Grade A
CI 42090 — Grade A
CI 77891 — Grade A**
CI 77492 — Grade A
CI 17200 — Grade C
KAOLIN — Grade A
CI 15985 — Grade A