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Is HC Red No. 20 vegetarian?

HC Red No. 20

HC Red No. 20 is a synthetic hair dye ingredient used in oxidative and direct hair coloring products, defined by a specific chemical formula.

INCI name HC Red No. 20
CosIng ID 98177
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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