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Is 6-Nitro-2,5-Pyridinediamine vegetarian?

6-Nitro-2,5-Pyridinediamine

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6-Nitro-2,5-Pyridinediamine is a synthetic nitro-pyridine diamine compound used as a direct dye in hair colorants.

Also known as 2,5-diamino-6-nitro-pyridine, 6-Nitro-2,5-diaminopyridine
INCI name 6-Nitro-2,5-Pyridinediamine
CosIng ID 31543
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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