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Is Platonin vegetarian?

Platonin

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Platonin is a synthetic thiazolium dye compound (a bis-thiazolylidene diiodide salt) used in cosmetic and research applications.

Also known as 2,2'-[3-[(3-Heptyl-4-methyl-2(3H)-thiazolylidene)ethylidene]-1-propene-1,3-diyl]bis[3-heptyl-4-methylthiazolium], diiodide
INCI name Platonin
CAS number 3571-88-8
EC number 222-681-5
CosIng ID 59585
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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