What does the restriction note for CI 42520 mean?

The restriction field for CI 42520 reads: IV/67 (CI 42520) III/278 (Basic Violet 2). This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

What other records share CAS 3248-91-7?

CAS 3248-91-7 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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CI 42520

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4-[(4-Amino-m-tolyl)(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine monohydrochloride

CI 42520 is linked to 2 EU annex records on this page. Inventory note: IV/67 (CI 42520) III/278 (Basic Violet 2).

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Inventory details for CI 42520

INCI name

CI 42520

Description

4-[(4-Amino-m-tolyl)(4-imino-3-methylcyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene)methyl]-o-toluidine monohydrochloride

Annex records for CI 42520

Annex III Restriction reference

Entry 278

BASIC VIOLET 2

CAS: 3245-91-7

EC: 221-831-7

Annex IV Restriction reference

Entry 67

CI 42520 / BASIC VIOLET 2

CAS: 3248-91-7

EC: 221-831-7

Key data

CAS

3248-91-7

221-831-7

Restriction

IV/67 (CI 42520) III/278 (Basic Violet 2)

Function

COLORANT HAIR DYEING

How CI 42520 appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists CI 42520 as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 2 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

CI 42520 is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

CI 42520 appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for CI 42520 reads: "IV/67 (CI 42520) III/278 (Basic Violet 2)". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, CI 42520 carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 3248-91-7 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for CI 42520

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for CI 42520 with 2 linked Annex II–VI records from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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