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Is Direct Red 23 vegan?
Direct Red 23
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Direct Red 23 is a synthetic diazo dye used as a colorant in cosmetics and textiles.
| Also known as | 3-[(4-(Acetylamino)phenyl)azo]-4-hydroxy-7-[[[[5-hydroxy-6-(phenylazo)-7-sulfo-2-naphthalenyl]amino]carbonyl]amino]-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, Disodium 3-[(4-acetamidophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxy-7-[[[[5-hydroxy-6-(phenylazo)-7-sulphonato-2-naphthyl]amino]carbonyl]amino]naphthalene-2-sulphonate, Disodium 3-[(4-acetamidophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxy-7-[[[[5-hydroxy-6-(phenylazo)-7-sulphonato-2-naphthyl]amino]carbonyl]amino]naphthalene-2-sulphonate (CI 29160) |
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| INCI name | Direct Red 23 |
| CAS number | 3441-14-3 |
| EC number | 222-348-4 |
| CI number | CI 29160 |
| CosIng ID | 33566 |
| Last verified | 16 August 2026 |
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