Direct Violet 48
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Disodium [.mu.-[[7,7'-iminobis[4-hydroxy-3-[[2-hydroxy-5-(N-methylsulphamoyl)phenyl]azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonato]](6-)]]dicuprate(2-) (CI 29125)
What does it do?
Direct Violet 48 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.
Direct Violet 48 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1268), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Direct Violet 48?
Direct Violet 48 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Disodium [.mu.-[[7,7'-iminobis[4-hydroxy-3-[[2-hydroxy-5-(N-methylsulphamoyl)phenyl]azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonato]](6-)]]dicuprate(2-) (CI 29125)
Is Direct Violet 48 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Direct Violet 48 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Direct Violet 48 do in cosmetic products?
Direct Violet 48 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Direct Violet 48?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Direct Violet 48 is 37279-54-2.
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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