SOLVENT VIOLET 13

Banned in the EU CAS: 81-48-1CosIng #38159

SOLVENT VIOLET 13 is banned in cosmetics in the EU — Annex II, entry 1363 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the regulatory details and Safety Gate alerts.

Regulatory status as of 2026-08-28 (per the CosIng database).

About the ingredient

1-Hydroxy-4-(p-toluidino)anthraquinone (CI 60725)

EU regulatory status

Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: II/1363

Source: the European Commission's official CosIng database and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. How we assess ingredients — full methodology.

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Functions in cosmetics

Frequently asked questions

  • Is SOLVENT VIOLET 13 safe in cosmetics?

    SOLVENT VIOLET 13 is banned in the EU under Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 and may not be used in cosmetics placed on the EU market. Cosmetics containing this substance are withdrawn by national inspectorates and reported to the EU Safety Gate database.

  • In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 is SOLVENT VIOLET 13 listed?

    SOLVENT VIOLET 13 is listed under reference II/1363 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. The first part (Roman numeral) indicates the annex: II – prohibited substances, III – substances restricted by conditions, IV – permitted colorants, V – permitted preservatives, VI – permitted UV filters.

  • What functions does SOLVENT VIOLET 13 perform in cosmetics?

    According to the European Commission's CosIng database, SOLVENT VIOLET 13 performs the following functions in cosmetics: HAIR DYEING. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.

  • Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning SOLVENT VIOLET 13?

    Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking SOLVENT VIOLET 13 to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.

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