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Quick answer: HC Yellow No. 13 carries the heavier risk profile. Basic Violet 3 is banned in the EU and allowed in the US; HC Yellow No. 13 is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Basic Violet 3 | HC Yellow No. 13 |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Banned | Restricted |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | medium | low |
| Banned in | European Union | — |
| Restricted in | — | European Union |
| Category | dye | dye |
| Where it hides | hair dye, tinted products | hair dye |
Basic Violet 3 (Basic Violet 3) is a triarylmethane dye (gentian violet).
HC Yellow No. 13 (HC Yellow No. 13) is a semipermanent hair dye.
Basic Violet 3: A possible carcinogen; banned in EU cosmetics.
HC Yellow No. 13: Concentration-restricted in the EU.
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