Is Basic Violet 10 safe in cosmetics?
Basic Violet 10 has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Basic Violet 10
INCI: BASIC VIOLET 10
Basic Violet 10 (CAS 81-88-9 (also 509-34-2 for the :1 salt form)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dyeing; fluorescent dye. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair dyeing; fluorescent dye
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not an FDA-approved color additive for cosmetics; specifically delisted by FDA
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Safety Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Basic Violet 10 allowed in the EU?
Basic Violet 10 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Basic Violet 10 do in cosmetics?
Basic Violet 10 functions as: Hair dyeing; fluorescent dye. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 81-88-9 (also 509-34-2 for the :1 salt form).
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