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HC VIOLET NO. 1

CAS 82576-75-8
42

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A semi-permanent violet hair dye in the HC (direct dye) class. Safer than oxidative PPD-type dyes but still a known allergen — EU caps the use level and warns to patch-test.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Semi-permanent violet hair color
  • Direct dye — no oxidation needed
  • Less reactive than oxidative dyes

Known concerns

  • Possible skin sensitization
  • Eye irritation
  • SCCS-restricted maximum concentrations
  • Hair-dye allergen class

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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