Ext D&C Violet No. 2 (Water-Soluble Color)
1. Overview:
is a synthetic water-soluble colorant primarily used in cosmetics and personal care products. It is part of the D&C (Drugs and Cosmetics) colorant series and is approved for use in external applications such as skin care, hair care, makeup, and other topical products. The colorant is known for its rich violet hue and is often used in small amounts to achieve vibrant shades in products like lotions, lipsticks, and eye makeup..
. Applications:
is primarily used in the cosmetic industry and has limited applications outside of it. Key uses include:
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Cosmetics: It is mainly used in products such as:.
- Eye Makeup: Eyeshadows, eyeliners, mascaras.
- Facial Makeup: Foundations, blushers, and powder products.
- Hair Color Products: Some temporary hair colors and hair styling products may use this colorant.
- Personal Care Products: It may also be used in skin care products such as lotions and creams to impart a violet hue.
. Stability and Lightfastness:
- Lightfastness: generally exhibits good stability under normal conditions. However, like many synthetic colorants, it can be sensitive to light over extended periods, and colors may fade if exposed to direct sunlight for long periods.
- Heat Stability: This dye is typically stable under normal cosmetic production temperatures. However, like all colorants, extreme conditions (very high temperatures) could degrade the dye or cause changes in hue.