Colorant
BASIC VIOLET 14
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Basic Violet 14 (Magenta II / CI 42510) is an aromatic amine dye banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II and listed by IARC as possibly carcinogenic. Avoid entirely.
Function
Skin benefits
- No legitimate cosmetic benefit
Known concerns
- EU Annex II banned
- IARC 2B carcinogen
- Mutagenic
- Bladder cancer link
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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