Basic Violet 10
INCI: BASIC VIOLET 10
CAS 81-88-9 (also 509-34-2 for the :1 salt form) EC 201-383-9
Hair dyeing; fluorescent dye
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Hair dyeing; fluorescent dye
Purpose
Function
Hair dyeing; fluorescent dye
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Banned
Safety
POOR
US
Banned
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernHigh
Verdict
Rhodamine B is prohibited in the EU for hair dyes and delisted by the FDA due to genotoxicity and potential carcinogenicity concerns; also banned in Canada.
US Note
Not an FDA-approved color additive for cosmetics; specifically delisted by FDA
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