Acid Violet 43
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium 4-[(9,10-dihydro-4-hydroxy-9,10-dioxo-1-anthryl)amino]toluene-3-sulphonate (CI 60730)
What does it do?
Acid Violet 43 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair dyeing
colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Acid Violet 43 is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 291). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Acid Violet 43?
Acid Violet 43 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium 4-[(9,10-dihydro-4-hydroxy-9,10-dioxo-1-anthryl)amino]toluene-3-sulphonate (CI 60730)
Is Acid Violet 43 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Acid Violet 43 is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acid Violet 43 do in cosmetic products?
Acid Violet 43 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Acid Violet 43?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acid Violet 43 is 4430-18-6.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 12/08/2020