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Quick answer: Both score equally on our risk model. Basic Violet 3 is banned in the EU and allowed in the US; Disperse Blue 1 is banned in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Basic Violet 3 | Disperse Blue 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Banned | Banned |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | medium | medium |
| Banned in | European Union | European Union |
| Restricted in | — | — |
| Category | dye | dye |
| Where it hides | hair dye, tinted products | hair dye, temporary tattoos |
Basic Violet 3 (Basic Violet 3) is a triarylmethane dye (gentian violet).
Disperse Blue 1 (Disperse Blue 1) is an anthraquinone dye.
Basic Violet 3: A possible carcinogen; banned in EU cosmetics.
Disperse Blue 1: A possible carcinogen; banned in EU cosmetics.
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