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Is HC Red No. 3 vegetarian?

HC Red No. 3

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

HC Red No. 3 is a synthetic nitro-phenylenediamine compound used as a direct dye in semi-permanent hair colouring products.

Also known as 2-(4-Amino-2-nitroanilino)ethanol, Ethanol, 2-((4-amino-2-nitrophenyl)amino)-, HC RED No 3
INCI name HC Red No. 3
CAS number 2871-01-4
EC number 220-701-7
CosIng ID 34208
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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

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