Basic Violet 4
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
[4-[bis[4-(diethylamino)phenyl]methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]diethylammonium chloride (CI 42600)
What does it do?
Basic Violet 4 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 banned in the European Union.
Basic Violet 4 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1271), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Basic Violet 4?
Basic Violet 4 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. [4-[bis[4-(diethylamino)phenyl]methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]diethylammonium chloride (CI 42600)
Is Basic Violet 4 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Basic Violet 4 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Basic Violet 4 do in cosmetic products?
Basic Violet 4 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Basic Violet 4?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Basic Violet 4 is 2390-59-2.
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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: 15/10/2010