Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to this ingredient -- not the products containing it -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.

This ingredient:
	Cancer
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	Contamination concerns
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About EXT D&C VIOLET 2: Ext. Violet 2 is classed chemically as an anthraquinone color. See "Regulatory and Ingredient Use Information," for Colorants in Volume 1, Introduction, Part A. To identify the certified colorant for labeling purposes in the US, the INCI Name Ext. Violet 2 must be used. The INCI Name for batches of this colorant tha t have not been certified is Acid Violet 43. To identify the colorant allowed for use in the European Union (EU), the INCI Name CI 60730 must be used, except for hair dye products. To identify the colorant allowed for use in Japan, the INCI name Murasaki40 1 must be used.

This ingredient may be derived from animals. From PETA's Caring Consumer: Pigments from animal, plant, and synthetic sources used to color foods, cosmetics, and other products. Cochineal is from insects. Widely used FD&C and D&C colors are coaltar (bituminous coal) derivatives that are continously tested on animals due to their carcinogenic properties. Alternatives: grapes, beets, turmeric, saffron, carrots, chlorophyll, annatto, alkanet.

EXT D&C VIOLET 2 has reported used in the following product types: shampoo (46); body wash/cleanser (33); styling gel/lotion (28); fragrance for women (23); liquid hand soap (17); body spray (16); conditioner (16); antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) (15); fragrance for men (15); hair spray (11)