INCI name

CI 45190

Acid violet 9

ColorantBasic data from CosIng

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Functions

Colorant
Exclusively or mainly intended to colour the cosmetic product, the body as a whole or certain parts thereof, by absorption or reflection of visible light; (precursors of oxidative hair colorants shall be deemed colorants). All authorised colorants are substances in the positive list of Annex IV to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

EU regulation

EU · Annex IV, entry 72Hydrogen 9-(2-carboxylatophenyl)-3-(2-methylanilino)-6-(2-methyl-4-sulphoanilino)xanthylium, monosodium salt
Maximum concentration
Rinse-off products
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
EU · Annex II, entry 1335Xanthylium, 9-(2-carboxyphenyl)-3-((2-methylphenyl)amino)-6-((2-methyl-4-sulfophenyl)amino)-, inner salt and its sodium salt (Acid Violet 9; CI 45190) when used as a substance in hair dye products
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2013/344
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