Violacein

INCI: VIOLACEIN

CAS Number
548-54-9
Function
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Colorant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Caution โ€“ colorant use requires FDA color additive approval; non-colorant antimicrobial/antioxidant use may be permissible

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Colorant function requires EU Annex IV / FDA color additive regulatory verification; cytotoxic at elevated concentrations; bacterial origin requires purity and endotoxin controls; novel ingredient with emerging safety profile

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Violacein safe in cosmetics?

Colorant function requires EU Annex IV / FDA color additive regulatory verification; cytotoxic at elevated concentrations; bacterial origin requires purity and endotoxin controls; novel ingredient with emerging safety profile The EU classifies Violacein as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Violacein allowed in the EU?

Violacein EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Violacein do in cosmetics?

Violacein functions as: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 548-54-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Violacein?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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