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Is Basic Red 46 vegetarian?

Basic Red 46

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Basic Red 46 is a synthetic triazolium azo dye used as a colorant in oxidative hair dye formulations. It is manufactured through chemical synthesis.

Also known as 1H-1,2,4-triazolium, 1,4-dimethyl-5-[[4-[methyl(phenylmethyl)amino]phenyl]azo]-, bromide
INCI name Basic Red 46
CAS number 12221-69-1
CosIng ID 32079
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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