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PIGMENT VIOLET 23

CAS 6358-30-1 Updated
38

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A dioxazine violet pigment (CI 51319) used in some hair and decorative cosmetics. Environmental persistence and trace impurity concerns under REACH drive regulatory scrutiny.

Function

COLORANTHAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Vivid violet dioxazine pigment for decorative cosmetics
  • Highly insoluble — low skin absorption expected

Known concerns

  • Environmental persistence — bioaccumulation concerns under REACH
  • Possible PCB-like impurities in manufacturing
  • Subject to EU regulatory scrutiny for some applications

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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