colorant
Colouring agent CI 42535 (Basic Violet 1)
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Synthetic triarylmethane violet dye also known as methyl violet. EU operates a positive list for cosmetic colorants and Basic Violet 1 is not approved, so it is effectively banned.
Skin benefits
- Provides intense violet shade in colored products
- Historically used in hair dyes and inks
- Strong tinting strength
- Not relevant outside specialty industrial uses
Known concerns
- Not on EU Annex IV list of permitted cosmetic colorants
- Linked to genotoxicity in triarylmethane dye class
- Sensitization and skin staining risk
- Effectively banned for EU cosmetic use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related colorants
Same plant / compound family
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