Is Basic Violet 2 safe in cosmetics?
Basic Violet 2 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Basic Violet 2
INCI: BASIC VIOLET 2
Basic Violet 2 (CAS Verify independently — CI 42520 confirmed (commonly referenced as 3248-91-7)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dyeing (non-oxidative and oxidative); colorant for brief skin contact. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Verify independently — CI 42520 confirmed (commonly referenced as 3248-91-7)
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Function
Hair dyeing (non-oxidative and oxidative); colorant for brief skin contact
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not an FDA-approved color additive for general cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Basic Violet 2.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
hair_dye
{"cas_number": "3248-91-7", "ingredient_class": "direct_dye", "color_index_CI_number": "42520", "chemical_class": "triarylmethane", "color_result_on_hair": "Violet", "shade_range": "fashion_color", "primary_function": "direct_deposit", "requires_developer": "no", "deposit_only": "yes", "permanence": "semi_permanent", "wash_fastness_shampoos": "8-15", "light_fastness": "moderate", "oxidation_mechan…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Basic Violet 2.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Basic Violet 2 by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
2
Lowest NOAEL
3 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
10 mg/kg bw/day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Basic Violet 2 allowed in the EU?
Basic Violet 2 EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Basic Violet 2 do in cosmetics?
Basic Violet 2 functions as: Hair dyeing (non-oxidative and oxidative); colorant for brief skin contact. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify independently — CI 42520 confirmed (commonly referenced as 3248-91-7).
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