CI 42053/ FAST GREEN FCF CI 42053FAST GREEN FCF is graded F (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on EU COSING Annex II regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexII.

CI 42053/ FAST GREEN FCF CI 42053FAST GREEN FCF

Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-(4-((4-(ethyl((3-sulfophenyl)methyl)amino)phenyl)(4-hydroxy-2-sulfophenyl)methylene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt, disodium salt (Fast Green FCF; CI 42053) when used as a substance in hair dye products

Safety grade: F

This chemical substance is prohibited in EU cosmetic products under COSING Annex II. It has been banned due to safety concerns identified by EU regulatory authorities.

Graded using: EU COSING Annex II.

• EU COSING — Prohibited

Last verified: June 7, 2026