Manganese Violet

Manganese Violet

AKA “Ammonium manganese(3+) diphosphate, Diphosphoric acid, ammonium manganese(3+) salt (1:1:1), 72M48QQV8Q, MINERAL VIOLET, MANGO VIOLET, NUREMBERG VIOLET, C.I. 77742, RefChem:809892, MANGANESE VIOLET [INCI]”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Manganese violet

AKA: Ammonium manganese(3+) diphosphate, Diphosphoric acid, Ammonium manganese(3+) salt (1:1:1), 72M48QQV8Q, MINERAL VIOLET, MANGO VIOLET, NUREMBERG VIOLET, C.I. 77742, RefChem:809892, MANGANESE VIOLET [INCI]

Synthetic · Cosmetic Colorant · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Colorant

Synthetic

Clean

Manganese Violet is a cosmetic ingredient. Also known as Ammonium manganese(3+) diphosphate. Rated low hazard by EWG.

Formula

H4MnNO7P2

Mol. Weight

246.92

Form

Powder

State

Dry Powder

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Functions

Cosmetic Colorant

Gives the product its color. Purely aesthetic — makes the formula look good in the jar but does nothing for your skin.

Traditional Use

This is a synthetic mineral salt developed in the 20th century for industrial and cosmetic applications. It has no traditional historical use in skincare or medicine.