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Solvent Violet 13

Korean: 솔벤트자색13호 · Functions: hair dyeing

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

Prohibited only in certain forms or uses Annex II/1363

Conditions: 1-Hydroxy-4-(p-toluidino)anthraquinone (Solvent Violet 13; CI 60725) when used as a substance in hair dye products

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

Approved colorant Annex IV/89

Conditions: 1-Hydroxy-4-(p-toluidino)anthraquinone

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 Solvent Violet 13 is treated in 1 more market, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CA CanadaRestricted 【Restrictions】 Conditions of Use by product type : (a) Nail products (b) Other cosmetics 【Restrictions】 Maximum Concentration Permitted : (b) 0.3%

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

Also listed as

SOLVENT VIOLET 13 솔벤트자색13호

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 Solvent Violet 13 banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Prohibited only in certain forms or uses” (EU CosIng — Annex II). The same records also list it as: Approved colorant. It is not a general ban — the condition reads: “1-Hydroxy-4-(p-toluidino)anthraquinone (Solvent Violet 13; CI 60725) when used as a substance in hair dye products”

Is Solvent Violet 13 banned in South Korea?

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

Is Solvent Violet 13 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 Solvent Violet 13 used for in cosmetics?

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

What is Solvent Violet 13 called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 솔벤트자색13호.

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