Manganese Violet (Ci 77742)
AKA “Ci 77742”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Manganese violet (Ci 77742)
Ingredient · Cosmetic Colorant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Colorant
Not Clean
Manganese Violet (Ci 77742) is a cosmetic ingredient.
CAS #
10101-66-3
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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.
Colorant
Improves Elasticity
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Adds color to product
Traditional Use
Developed as a synthetic iron oxide pigment in the 19th century to provide a stable, durable violet color for cosmetics and industrial applications.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR