Colorant
CI 42735
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
CI 42735 — the same triphenylmethane colorant as entry 22622, listed under EU Annex IV reference IV/68. Permitted in restricted cosmetic applications with mucous-membrane prohibition.
Function
Skin benefits
- Provides specialty blue-violet shading in cosmetic colorants
- Formally evaluated under EU Annex IV pathway
Known concerns
- Prohibited on mucous membranes
- Triphenylmethane sensitization potential
- Concentration restrictions in EU
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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