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Manganese Violet

Manganese DioxideManganese ManganateManganese Manganate Violet

Colorant

Manganese violet is a synthetic pigment used to give a range of purple and blue colors to cosmetics and other products. It's made from a combination of manganese and other chemicals.

Low Concern

Source: FDA GRAS list

Manganese violet is considered safe for use in cosmetics because it's been extensively tested and approved by regulatory agencies.

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r/DistilledWaterHair

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The chemistry of hair and metals

Evaluation of bleaching efficacy and cytotoxicity of an experimental hydrogel containing MnO-Doped Biosilicate® activated by violet LED light.

Dascanio R, Ribeiro RAO, Souza MT

2026

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Last updated: May 16, 2026