Is Basic Violet 1 vegan?
Basic Violet 1
Methyl Violet 2B is a synthetic triarylmethane dye belonging to the methyl violet family of organic compounds, used primarily as a purple dye for textiles and in paints and inks. It is also used as a hydration indicator for silica gel. The degree of methylation determines the shade of the resulting dye.
| Also known as | Basic Violet 1, Colouring agent CI 42535, Farbmittel CI 42535, Gentian violet B, Methyl violet (CI 42535), Methyl Violet 10B, Methyl Violet 2B, Methylviolett 10B |
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| INCI name | Basic Violet 1 |
| CAS number | 8004-87-3 |
| CI number | CI 42535 |
| CosIng ID | 54822 |
| Last reviewed | 3 June 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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