Colorant

Basic Violet 14

INCI: BASIC VIOLET 14
CAS 632-99-5 EC 211-189-6
(4-(4-Aminophenyl)(4-iminocyclohexa-2,5-dienylidene)methyl)-2-methylaniline hydrochloride (CI 42510)
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

(4-(4-Aminophenyl)(4-iminocyclohexa-2,5-dienylidene)methyl)-2-methylaniline hydrochloride (CI 42510)

Purpose

Function

Hair dyeing; histological dye; fluorochrome
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Banned
Safety
POOR
US
Restricted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernHigh
Verdict

Suspected carcinogen (H351 Category 2); causes skin irritation (H315) and serious eye irritation (H319); toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects (H411); major constituent of Basic Fuchsin

US Note

Not an FDA-approved color additive for cosmetics

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
632-99-5
EC Number
211-189-6
INCI
BASIC VIOLET 14
Category
Colorant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026