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Is Solvent Red 3 vegan?

Solvent Red 3

Vegan Vegan
Vegetarian Vegetarian

Solvent Red 3 is a synthetic monoazo dye used as a colorant in cosmetics and other products.

Also known as 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol, 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol (CI 12010), 4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)azo]naphthol (Solvent Red 3, CI 12010)
INCI name Solvent Red 3
CAS number 4477-79-6
EC number 229-439-8
CI number CI 12010
CosIng ID 38154
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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