Is CI 77742 (Manganese Violet) safe in cosmetics?
CI 77742 (Manganese Violet) has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
CI 77742 (Manganese Violet)
Also known as: Manganese ammonium pyrophosphate, C.I. 77742
INCI: CI 77742
CI 77742 (Manganese Violet) (CAS 10101-66-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant. Inorganic synthetic pigment — manganese ammonium pyrophosphate —. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. 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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Function
Colorant. Inorganic synthetic pigment — manganese ammonium pyrophosphate — produced by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide. Formula approximately H4MnNO7P2. Imparts a distinctive violet-purple hue to cosmetic products. Used in eye shadows, blushes, lipsticks, nail polishes, hair coloring products, and bath products. One of the few approved inorganic violet pigments for cosmetics. Long history of use with well-characterized safety profile.
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Listed as a color additive exempt from certification under 21 CFR 73.2775. May be safely used for coloring cosmetics generally, including cosmetics intended for use on the lips and in the area of the eye, in amounts consistent with good manufacturing practice. No product type restriction.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for CI 77742 (Manganese Violet).
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
Ceased manufacture
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex IV — Permitted Colorants
Product type: Violet
Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
SA Saudi SFDA (IV - Colorants)
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
India: Permitted Colorant
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (3)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN | permitted_colorant | - | All cosmetics (Class 1) |
| BR | permitted_colorant | - | Column 2: All products except eye area |
| ASEAN | permitted_colorant | - | Not mucous membranes |
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
colorant
{"Common_Name": "Manganese Violet", "Chemical_Name": "Ammonium manganese pyrophosphate", "CAS_Number": "10101-66-3", "Colorant_Type": "Inorganic Pigment", "Approved_Uses": "All cosmetics", "Max_Concentration_%": "No limit", "EU_Status": "Approved", "US_FDA_Status": "Approved 21 CFR 73.1200", "Notes": "Intense violet pigment"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Pigment
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for CI 77742 (Manganese Violet).
Regulatory Flags
inorganic-colorant
mineral-pigment
eu-annex-iv
eu-unrestricted
fda-exempt-certification
eye-area-permitted
lip-permitted
synthetic-inorganic
violet-pigment
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
Manganese ammonium pyrophosphate
C.I. 77742
Chemical Function
Dye
Pigment
Regulatory Lists
Europe; plastic_additive
Europe; Personal care
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; Europe
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - body paint - tattoo ink; Europe
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CI 77742 (Manganese Violet) allowed in the EU?
CI 77742 (Manganese Violet) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does CI 77742 (Manganese Violet) do in cosmetics?
CI 77742 (Manganese Violet) functions as: Colorant. Inorganic synthetic pigment — manganese ammonium pyrophosphate — produced by reacting phosphoric acid, ammonium dihydrogen orthophosphate, and manganese dioxide. Formula approximately H4MnNO7P2. Imparts a distinctive violet-purple hue to cosmetic products. Used in eye shadows, blushes, lipsticks, nail polishes, hair coloring products, and bath products. One of the few approved inorganic violet pigments for cosmetics. Long history of use with well-characterized safety profile.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10101-66-3.
Is CI 77742 (Manganese Violet) used outside cosmetics?
CI 77742 (Manganese Violet) also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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