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Is Vat Red 1 vegetarian?

Vat Red 1

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Vat Red 1 is a synthetic thioindigo-based vat dye used as a colorant, including in hair dye products. It is manufactured entirely through chemical synthesis.

Also known as 6-Chloro-2-(6-chloro-4-methyl-3-oxobenzo[b]thien-2(3H)-ylidene)-4-methylbenzo[b]thiophene-3(2H)-one
INCI name Vat Red 1
CAS number 2379-74-0
EC number 219-163-6
CI number CI 73360
CosIng ID 87701
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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