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Is Basic Brown 17 vegan?

Basic Brown 17

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Basic Brown 17 is a synthetic azo dye, chemically [8-[(4-amino-3-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl]trimethylammonium chloride, used as a colorant in cosmetics and hair dye products.

Also known as [8-[(4-Amino-3-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl]trimethylammonium chloride (CI 12251), 2-Naphthalenaminium 8-[(4-amino-3-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl- chloride
INCI name Basic Brown 17
CAS number 68391-32-2
EC number 269-944-0
CI number CI 12251
CosIng ID 32071
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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