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Is Basic Red 1:1 vegan?

Basic Red 1:1

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Basic Red 1:1 is a synthetic xanthene (rhodamine-type) cationic dye used as a colorant, including in hair dye formulations.

Also known as (CI 45161), Xanthylium, 3,6-bis(ethylamino)-9-(2-(methoxycarbonyl)phenyl)-2,7-dimethyl-, chloride (1:1)
INCI name Basic Red 1:1
CAS number 3068-39-1
EC number 221-326-1
CI number CI 45161
CosIng ID 54820
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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