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SOLVENT VIOLET 13

CAS 81-48-1 Updated
44

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An anthraquinone violet dye (CI 60725) used in oil-based cosmetics. EU permits with use restrictions and bans near eyes/mucous membranes; sensitizer per GHS.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Violet/blue colorant for cosmetics
  • Lipophilic dye for oil-based products
  • EU-permitted in non-mucosal cosmetics under restrictions

Known concerns

  • Skin sensitizer (H317)
  • Aquatic toxicity (H413)
  • EU restricts to non-eye, non-mucosal use (Annex IV with conditions)
  • Anthraquinone class — staining

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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