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Is HC Brown No. 3 vegetarian?

HC Brown No. 3

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

HC Brown No. 3 is a synthetic hair dye compound, chemically 4-amino-3,6-bis[(4-aminophenyl)imino]cyclohexa-1,4-dien-1-ol, used in cosmetic hair coloring formulations.

Also known as 4-amino-3,6-bis[(4-aminophenyl)imino]cyclohexa-1,4-dien-1-ol
INCI name HC Brown No. 3
CosIng ID 96379
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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