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Is HC Red No. 13 vegetarian?

HC Red No. 13

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HC Red No. 13 is a synthetic nitroaniline-based dye used as a colorant in semi-permanent hair dye formulations.

Also known as 2,2'-[(4-Amino-3-nitrophenyl)imino]bisethanol hydrochloride, HC RED NO 13
INCI name HC Red No. 13
CAS number 94158-13-1
EC number 303-083-4
CosIng ID 34207
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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