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Is HC Blue No. 17 vegan?

HC Blue No. 17

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Vegetarian Vegetarian

HC Blue No. 17 is a synthetic anthraquinone-based dye used in hair colouring products, particularly semi-permanent hair dyes.

Also known as 3-[(4-amino-3-methyl-9,10-dioxo-9,10-dihydroanthracen-1-yl)amino]-N,N,N-trimethylpropan-1-aminium methylsulfate, Ammonium, [3-[(4-amino-3-methyl-1-anthraquinonyl)amino]propyl]trimethyl-, methosulfate, HC Blue No 17
INCI name HC Blue No. 17
CAS number 16517-75-2
EC number 605-392-2
CosIng ID 93721
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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