Is Basic Yellow 11 vegan?
Basic Yellow 11
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Basic Yellow 11 is a synthetic methine cationic dye used as a colorant in hair dye formulations.
| Also known as | 2-(2-((2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)amino)vinyl)-1,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolium chloride, 2-(2-((2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)amino)vinyl)-1,3,3-trimethyl-3H-indolium chloride (CI 48055) |
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| INCI name | Basic Yellow 11 |
| CAS number | 4208-80-4 |
| EC number | 224-132-5 |
| CI number | CI 48055 |
| CosIng ID | 32083 |
| 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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