Manganese Violet
AKA: Ammonium manganese(3+) diphosphate, Diphosphoric acid, Ammonium manganese(3+) salt (1:1:1), MINERAL VIOLET, MANGO VIOLET, NUREMBERG VIOLET, C.I. 77742, MANGANESE VIOLET [INCI]
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Colorant
Synthetic
Clean
Manganese Violet is a cosmetic ingredient. Also known as Ammonium manganese(3+) diphosphate. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Formula
H4MnNO7P2
Mol. Weight
246.92
CAS #
10101-66-3
Form
Powder
Functions
Cosmetic Colorant
Gives the product its color. Purely aesthetic — makes the formula look good in the jar but does nothing for your skin.
Traditional Use
This is a synthetic mineral salt developed in the 20th century for industrial and cosmetic applications. It has no traditional historical use in skincare or medicine.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
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Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR