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Is Basic Violet 11:1 vegan?

Basic Violet 11:1

Vegan

Basic Violet 11:1 is a synthetic triarylmethane dye, the zinc chloride double salt of a xanthylium derivative, used as a colorant in cosmetics.

Also known as 3,6-bis-(Diethylamino)-9-[2-(methoxycarbonyl)phenyl]-xanthylium, (T-4)-tetrachlorozincate (1-) (2 :1) (CI 45174)
INCI name Basic Violet 11:1
CAS number 548-62-9
EC number 277-459-0
CI number CI 45174
CosIng ID 54823
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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