Is Disperse Violet 4 safe in cosmetics?
Disperse Violet 4 has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Poor
Cosmetic Ingredient
Disperse Violet 4
Also known as: 9,10-Anthracenedione, 1-amino-4-(methylamino)-, C.I. Solvent Violet 12, 4-14-00-00458, C.I. Disperse Violet 4, Acetoquinone Light Violet N (+15 more)
INCI: DISPERSE VIOLET 4
Disperse Violet 4 (CAS 1220-94-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair dyeing (anthraquinone dye). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Hair dyeing (anthraquinone dye)
Safety Rating
POOR
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-amino-4-(methylamino)anthracene-9,10-dione
InChIKey
ICVRBKCRXNVOJC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not an FDA-approved color additive under 21 CFR 73/74/82; coal tar exemption may apply with labeling
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Disperse Violet 4.
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EU CosIng Annex Listing
European Commission CosIng database Annex references per Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Annex II — Prohibited
Ref: 1283
(EC) 2009/1223
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 (II - Prohibited)
ASEAN Cosmetic Directive (II)
Ref: 1283
BRIN Brazil/India Cosmetics
Brazil: Prohibited
India: Prohibited (GNRAS)
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (2)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASEAN | permitted_colorant | - | Not eye area; not mucous membranes |
| KR | prohibited | - | - |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dye
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Banned in Cosmetics
EU CosIng Cosmetics Ingredient Database
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Disperse Violet 4.
Regulatory Flags
eu_banned_cosmetics
eu_cosing_listed
Known Synonyms
9,10-Anthracenedione, 1-amino-4-(methylamino)-
C.I. Solvent Violet 12
4-14-00-00458
C.I. Disperse Violet 4
Acetoquinone Light Violet N
Amacel Violet 6B
4-Amino-1-methylaminoanthraquinone
BRN 2218943
Celliton Fast Violet 6B
Celliton Fast Violet 6BA-CF
Cilla Fast Violet 6B
Diacelliton Fast Violet BF
Disperse Fast Violet B
Disperse Violet 4S
Dispersol Violet B
Duranol Brilliant Violet B
EINECS 214-944-8
Fenacet Fast Violet 6B
Interchem Acetate Violet 6B
Kayalon Fast Violet BB
Chemical Function
Dye
Regulatory Lists
banned; Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Disperse Violet 4 allowed in the EU?
Disperse Violet 4 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Disperse Violet 4 do in cosmetics?
Disperse Violet 4 functions as: Hair dyeing (anthraquinone dye). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1220-94-6.
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Chelating
DISODIUM SELENITE
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Not Reported
DISTEARYL THIODIPROPIONATE
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