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Is Basic Red 118 vegan?

Basic Red 118

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Basic Red 118 is a synthetic cationic azo-naphthalenaminium dye used as a colorant in hair dye formulations.

Also known as 2-Naphthalenaminium, 8-[(4-amino-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, chloride
INCI name Basic Red 118
CAS number 71134-97-9
EC number 275-216-3
CosIng ID 32076
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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

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