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Basic Violet 2

Korean: 염기성자색2호 · CAS 3248-91-7 · Functions: hair dyeing

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : 0.5% 염모용 화장품에만 사용

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/278

Maximum: 0.5 %

Conditions: Product type: a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products (a) After mixing under oxidative conditions the maximum concentration applied to hair must not exceed 1,0 %

Required label warning: a) To be printed on the label: The mixing ratio. “ Hair colorants can cause severe allergic reactions. Read and follow instructions. This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16. Temporary ‘black henna’ tattoos may increase your risk of allergy. Do not colour your hair if: — you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp,— you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair, — you have experienced a reaction to a temporary ‘black henna’ tattoo in the past.”

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026

Approved colorant Annex IV/67

Conditions: 5 ppm

Source: EU CosIng — Annex IV · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How Basic Violet 2 is treated in 5 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : 화장품 중 최대농도 5mg/kg * 착색제 【사용허가 범위】 : 피부와 잠시 접촉하는 화장품 전용
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Field of application and/or use : (a) Hair dye substance in oxidative hair dye products (b) Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products Use for dyeing eyelashes and eyebrows is not permitted. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : (a) 산화형 염모제에 염색 성분으로 (b) 비산화형 염모제에 염색 성분으로 눈썹이나 속눈썹의...
TW TaiwanRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): ※ 染髮、脫色、脫染及燙髮產品之應刊載之注意事項,應依衛生福利部公告刊載之。 ※ 染髮產品之限量標準:係指該成分依產品使用說明書混合後之最高允許使用量。 ※ 化粧品之外包裝或容器,應明顯標示本表所列成分之注意事項。因外包裝或容器表面積過小或其他特殊情形致不能標示者,應於標籤、仿單或以其他方式刊載之。 ※ 本表所稱之口腔製劑,包含非藥用牙膏、漱口水類及美白牙齒類等化粧品。 ※ 化粧品宣稱效能者,須符合化粧品標示宣傳廣告涉及虛偽誇大或醫療效能認定準則規定。 * 단서조항 : ※ 染髮、脫色、脫染及燙髮產品之應刊載之注意事項,應依衛生福利部公告刊載之。 ※...
BR BrazilRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : Dye Substances allowed exclusively in products that have short time of skin and hair contact. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 피부나 머리에 장시간 닿지 않는 제품에 한해서만 허용된 염색 성분 * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : MAXIMUM AT END 5 PPM * 제한 【기타 제한 및 요구조건】...
AR ArgentinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Field of application and/or use】 : Dye Substances allowed exclusively in products that have short time of skin and hair contact. * 제한 【사용 범위】 : 피부나 머리에 장시간 닿지 않는 제품에 한해서만 허용된 염색 성분 * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : MAXIMUM AT END 5 PPM * 제한 【기타 제한 및 요구조건】...

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

Also listed as

BASIC VIOLET 2 Basic Violet 2,CI 42520 염기성자색2호

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Basic Violet 2 banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is 0.5 %. The same records also list it as: Approved colorant. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Basic Violet 2 banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Basic Violet 2 allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Basic Violet 2 used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: hair dyeing.

What is Basic Violet 2 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 염기성자색2호.

What is the CAS number of Basic Violet 2?

CAS 3248-91-7 (from official records).

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