Is HC Violet No. 4 vegetarian?
HC Violet No. 4
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
HC Violet No. 4 is a synthetic hair dye compound used in direct hair coloring products, chemically classed as an aminopyridine derivative.
| Also known as | 4-[2-amino-5-(4-hydroxyanilino)-6-iminopyridin-3(6H)-ylidene]aminophenol |
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| INCI name | HC Violet No. 4 |
| CosIng ID | 96572 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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