Dark violet solid; [EC: SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), Opinion on Disperse Violet 1, 22 June 2010] Black powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Functions
Hair Dyeing
Improves Elasticity
Antimicrobial
Colors hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic organic colorant developed for modern cosmetics and textiles in the 20th century. Created to produce purple and violet hues in hair dyes and makeup, with no traditional historical use.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
No
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.5%
0%1%
Reg. Limit
EU regulatory limit: 0.5%. Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex III (Restricted Substances), Entry 265.