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Hair Colorant

DIRECT VIOLET 48

CAS 37279-54-2 Updated
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A violet azo direct hair dye — SCCS-evaluated and EU-restricted. Like other hair-dye azo colorants, sensitization is the main concern; not for eye-area use.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Violet shade in hair colorants
  • SCCS-evaluated direct hair dye
  • Stable in colorant systems

Known concerns

  • Hair-dye sensitization potential
  • SCCS-restricted direct dye
  • Cross-reactivity with other azo dyes
  • Not for eyelash/eyebrow use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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