CI 42510BASIC VIOLET 14 is graded F (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on EU COSING Annex II regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexII.

CI 42510BASIC VIOLET 14

4-[(4-Aminophenyl)(4-iminocyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine (CAS 3248-93-9; EINECS 221-832-2) and its hydrochloride salt (Basic Violet 14; CI 42510) (CAS 632-99-5; EINECS 211-189-6) when used as a substance in hair dye products

Safety grade: F

This chemical substance is prohibited in EU cosmetic products under COSING Annex II. It has been banned due to safety concerns identified by EU regulatory authorities.

Graded using: EU COSING Annex II.

Last verified: June 7, 2026

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