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Is Basic Yellow 87 vegan?

Basic Yellow 87

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Basic Yellow 87 is a synthetic cationic dye used in hair colouring cosmetic products, chemically a pyridinium hydrazone methyl sulfate salt.

Also known as Pyridinium, 1- methyl-4-[( methylphenylhydrazono)methyl]-, methyl sulfate ( CI Basic Yellow 87 ), Pyridinium, 1-methyl-4-[(methylphenylhydrazono)methyl]-, methyl sulfate
INCI name Basic Yellow 87
CAS number 68259-00-7
EC number 269-503-2
CosIng ID 54828
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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