Colorant

Acid Violet 43

CAS 4430-18-6 EC 224-618-7
Sodium 4-[(9,10-dihydro-4-hydroxy-9,10-dioxo-1-anthryl)amino]toluene-3-sulphonate (CI 60730)
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Sodium 4-[(9,10-dihydro-4-hydroxy-9,10-dioxo-1-anthryl)amino]toluene-3-sulphonate (CI 60730)

Purpose

Function

HAIR DYEING
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Restricted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
EU Max Concentration0.5%
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL200 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
not-for-lipsnot-for-eye-areafda-certifiedanthraquinonecir-reviewedexternal-use-onlyepa_safer_alternativeifra_fragranceeu_cosing_listed
Verdict

EU-restricted violet anthraquinone dye (Annex IV/88); FDA-listed as Ext. D&C Violet No. 2 for externally applied cosmetics; CIR assessed safe as used; restricted from lips and eyes; well-characterized safety profile

US Note

FDA permanently listed as Ext. D&C Violet No. 2; permitted for externally applied cosmetics only; not permitted in lip products or eye area; batch certification required; subsidiary colors not to exceed 1%

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
4430-18-6
EC Number
224-618-7
Category
Colorant
Updated
Apr 23, 2026