Is Solvent Violet 13 safe in cosmetics?
Solvent Violet 13 has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Solvent Violet 13
Also known as: Benzoic acid, 2-[[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl]azo]-, Benzoic acid, 2-[2-[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl]diazenyl]-, UNII-FU2US082MT
INCI: CI 60725 (SOLVENT VIOLET 13)
Solvent Violet 13 (CAS 6371-55-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Colorant — anthraquinone-class dye (bright bluish violet). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Colorant — anthraquinone-class dye (bright bluish violet)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-[[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl]diazenyl]benzoic acid
InChIKey
KAOXHXDKFGCWPK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Listed as D\&C Violet No. 2 — permitted for externally applied drugs and cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Solvent Violet 13.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Solvent Violet 13.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
Known Synonyms
Benzoic acid, 2-[[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl]azo]-
Benzoic acid, 2-[2-[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl]diazenyl]-
UNII-FU2US082MT
Regulatory Lists
pharmaceutical
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Solvent Violet 13 allowed in the EU?
Solvent Violet 13 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Solvent Violet 13 do in cosmetics?
Solvent Violet 13 functions as: Colorant — anthraquinone-class dye (bright bluish violet). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6371-55-7.
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