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Is HC Yellow No. 2 vegetarian?

HC Yellow No. 2

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HC Yellow No. 2 is a synthetic nitroaniline dye used as a direct hair colorant, chemically known as 2-[(2-nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol.

Also known as 2-[(2-Nitrophenyl)amino] ethano, 2-[(2-Nitrophenyl)amino]ethanol, HC Yellow No 2
INCI name HC Yellow No. 2
CAS number 4926-55-0
EC number 225-555-8
CosIng ID 34218
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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