Is Basic Violet 11:1 safe in cosmetics?
Basic Violet 11:1 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Basic Violet 11:1
INCI: BASIC VIOLET 11:1
Basic Violet 11:1 (CAS 73398-89-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dyeing (direct cationic dye). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Basic Violet 11:1 is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H301, H302, H315, H318, H330, H331, H411).
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Hair dyeing (direct cationic dye)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not an FDA-approved color additive; coal tar hair dye exemption may apply
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Basic Violet 11:1.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Basic Violet 11:1.
Chemical Function
Dye
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Basic Violet 11:1 allowed in the EU?
Basic Violet 11:1 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Basic Violet 11:1 do in cosmetics?
Basic Violet 11:1 functions as: Hair dyeing (direct cationic dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 73398-89-7.
Is Basic Violet 11:1 used outside cosmetics?
Basic Violet 11:1 also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Basic Violet 11:1 have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Basic Violet 11:1 is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H301, H302, H315, H318, H330, H331, H411).
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