Is Manganese Violet (CI 77742) safe in cosmetics?
Manganese Violet (CI 77742) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Manganese Violet (CI 77742)
Also known as: Manganese ammonium pyrophosphate, C.I. 77742
INCI: MANGANESE VIOLET (CI 77742)
Manganese Violet (CI 77742) (CAS 10101-66-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cosmetic Colorant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 2%. 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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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Cosmetic Colorant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
2%
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Manganese Violet (CI 77742).
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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
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "mid-range", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "25", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "45", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "0", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "0", "supply_chain_volatility": "low", "primary_source_region": "China/US", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "100", "seasonal_price_variation": "low", "commodity_or_specialty": "specialty", "substitute_ingredients": "Iron Oxides,…
sensory
{"silky": "powdery", "smooth, glides easily": "smooth, pigment", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "tinted, matte", "instant": "fast", "low": "low", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "moderate", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "light-diffusing": "matte", "1.40": "4.20", "transparent": "opaque", "colorless": "violet", "excellent": "fair", "light": "light", "synthetic": "mineral"}
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 Manganese Violet (CI 77742).
Regulatory Flags
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 Manganese Violet (CI 77742) allowed in the EU?
Manganese Violet (CI 77742) EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Manganese Violet (CI 77742) do in cosmetics?
Manganese Violet (CI 77742) functions as: Cosmetic Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10101-66-3.
Is Manganese Violet (CI 77742) used outside cosmetics?
Manganese Violet (CI 77742) 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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