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Colorant

CI 42510

CAS 632-99-5 Updated
20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A magenta triphenylmethane dye (Basic Fuchsine). Banned for hair dye use in EU under Regulation 344/2013; not permitted as a general cosmetic colorant. Avoid.

Skin benefits

  • Provides intense violet/magenta color

Known concerns

  • Banned for use in hair dye products in EU
  • Triphenylmethane dye with toxicity concerns
  • Potential carcinogenicity flags from analogous fuchsines
  • Not permitted as a general EU cosmetic colorant

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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