Colouring agent CI 45170, Colouring agent CI 45170:1 (Basic Violet 10)
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A cationic dye (Basic Violet 10) used for coloration with significant hazard warnings including acute toxicity and eye damage.
CI 45170 (Basic Violet 10, also known as Rhodamine B) is a synthetic cationic xanthene dye used for cosmetic coloration. It carries multiple GHS hazard classifications including H302 (harmful if swallowed), H318 (serious eye damage), H411 (aquatic toxicity), and skin irritation H statements. While not listed in EU Annex II (banned substances), the hazard profile necessitates strict concentration limits and precautions. It must be explicitly approved in the EU colorant annexes for any cosmetic use.
Known concerns
- H302: Harmful if swallowed
- H318: Serious eye damage
- H315/H319: Skin and eye irritation
- H411: Aquatic toxicity
- H335: Respiratory irritation
- Restricted cationic dye requiring EU approval
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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