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Cosmetics Ingredients

CI 60725

CAS Number 81-48-1
Chem/IUPAC Name: 1-Hydroxy-4-(p-toluidino)anthraquinone
EINECS/ELINCS No: 201-353-5
COSING REF No: 32783
CI 60725
CI 60725, also known as Violet 2, is a synthetic colorant that is commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products. It is a bright purple powder that is added to formulations to impart a violet hue. The chemical formula of Violet 2 is C21H15NO3 and it is classified as a triarylmethane dye. It is soluble in water and has good stability in both acidic and alkaline conditions. Violet 2 is often used in nail polishes, hair dyes, and makeup products such as eyeshadows, lipsticks, and blushes.

What is CI 60725 used for?

CI 60725 is a synthetic colorant used to provide a bright purple color to cosmetic formulations. This ingredient is commonly found in nail polishes, hair dyes, and makeup products such as lipsticks, eyeshadows, and blushes. The colorant is favored by cosmetic formulators due to its good stability in both acidic and alkaline conditions and its intense hue. Violet 2 is typically added to formulations in small quantities to achieve the desired color as it is very high in concentration.

Origin

Violet 2 is typically synthesized by condensing a mixture of dimethylaniline and benzaldehyde with aniline in the presence of an acidic catalyst. The resulting product is then purified and dried to form a bright purple powder that can be used as a colorant.

What does CI 60725 do in a formulation?

  • Cosmetic colorant

Safety profile

Violet 2 has been deemed safe for use in cosmetics by regulatory agencies and is widely accepted in the industry. It is also used in very small amounts but some individuals may experience sensitivity or allergic reactions to the ingredient. Therefore, a patch test should be performed. Further, CI 60725 is vegan as it does not contain any animal-derived ingredients.

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Technical profile

Property Values
Boiling Point 466.95°C
Melting Point 186.1°C
pH 2.0-5.0
Solubility Soluble in water
Viscosity Low
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Commercial Selection : Grades containing solely CI 60725

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