Violet 2; D&C; Violet # 2

(in 2,381 products)

Banned by Gov or classified as a carcinogen by IARC

1. Colorant - Pigments or dyes that are added in order to change or enhance the color.

Solvent Violet 13, also known as D&C Violet No.2, oil violet, Solvent Blue 90, Alizarine Violet 3B, Alizurol Purple, Duranol Brilliant Violet TG, Ahcoquinone Blue IR base, Quinizarin Blue, Disperse Blue 72, and C.I. 60725, is a synthetic anthraquinone dye with bright bluish violet hue. It is a solid insoluble in water and soluble in acetone, toluene, and benzene.

Solvent Violet 13 is used to dye hydrocarbon products like solvents and petrol, thermoplastics, synthetic resins, e.g. polystyrenes, and synthetic fiber. It is also used in cosmetics, e.g. in hair and skin care products. In pyrotechnics, it is used in some violet colored smoke compositions.

This substance has been prohibited by the European Commission for use in cosmetic products.

1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/6680

1. EU CosIng Annex II, SUBSTANCES PROHIBITED IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS [2017]

- Ref: II/1363

2. Association of Southeast Asian Nations Annex II, Prohibited

- 1-Hydroxy-4-(p-toluidino)anthraquinone (Solvent Violet 13; CI 60725) when used as a substance in hair dye products

3. South Korea - Ministry of Food and Drug Safety - Prohibited/Restricted Chemicals

- Ref: 392

4. EU CosIng Annex IV, COLORANTS ALLOWED IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS [2017]

- Ref: IV/89

5. Association of Southeast Asian Nations Annex IV - Part 1, Allowed Colorants

- CI 60725