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Is Basic Orange 31 vegetarian?

Basic Orange 31

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Basic Orange 31 is a synthetic cationic azo dye used as an intermediate in oxidative hair dye formulations.

Also known as 2-((4-Aminophenyl)azo)-1,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazolium chloride, 2-[(4-Aminophenyl)azo]-1,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazolium chloride, BASIC ORANGE 31
INCI name Basic Orange 31
CAS number 97404-02-9
EC number 306-764-4
CosIng ID 91097
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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