Colorant

Acid Violet 9

CAS 6252-76-2 EC 228-377-9
Hydrogen 9-(2-carboxylatophenyl)-3-(2-methylanilino)-6-(2-methyl-4-sulphoanilino)xanthylium, monosodium salt (CI 45190)
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Hydrogen 9-(2-carboxylatophenyl)-3-(2-methylanilino)-6-(2-methyl-4-sulphoanilino)xanthylium, monosodium salt (CI 45190)

Purpose

Function

HAIR DYEING
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Banned
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Flags
colorant
Verdict

Permitted in EU as a colorant but prohibited for US cosmetics due to lack of FDA approval; limited toxicological data available.

US Note

Not listed as a separate D&C color additive; not approved for US cosmetics

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
6252-76-2
EC Number
228-377-9
Category
Colorant
Updated
Apr 23, 2026