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Is HC Yellow No. 18 vegetarian?

HC Yellow No. 18

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HC Yellow No. 18 is a synthetic organic compound used as a direct hair dye in cosmetic hair coloring products, chemically defined by its specific molecular formula (a phenoxazinone-type structure).

Also known as 2-amino-3H-phenoxazin-3-one, HC Yellow 18
INCI name HC Yellow No. 18
CosIng ID 96382
Last reviewed 14 July 2026

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

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