Colorant

Basic Violet 16

INCI: BASIC VIOLET 16
CAS 6359-45-1 (also 85283-95-0) EC 228-799-3
3H-Indolium, 2-[2-[4-(diethylamino)phenyl]ethenyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-chloride (CI 48013)
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

3H-Indolium, 2-[2-[4-(diethylamino)phenyl]ethenyl]-1,3,3-trimethyl-chloride (CI 48013)

Purpose

Function

Hair dyeing (direct cationic dye, methine class)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Banned
Safety
POOR
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernModerate
Verdict

Methine dye class with dual CAS numbers; verify identity and purity specifications when sourcing. Standard handling precautions apply (P302+P352, P305+P351+P338). Ensure cosmetic-grade sourcing as it is also used industrially for acrylic fiber dyeing.

US Note

Not an FDA-approved color additive; coal tar hair dye exemption applies

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
6359-45-1 (also 85283-95-0)
EC Number
228-799-3
INCI
BASIC VIOLET 16
Category
Colorant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026