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Is Basic Blue 41 vegan?

Basic Blue 41

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Basic Blue 41 is a synthetic cationic methine/benzothiazolium dye used as a colorant in hair dye formulations.

Also known as 2-[[4-[ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl]azo]-6-methoxy-3-methylbenzothiazolium methyl sulphate, 2-[[4-[ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl]azo]-6-methoxy-3-methylbenzothiazolium methyl sulphate (CI 11154)
INCI name Basic Blue 41
CAS number 12270-13-2
EC number 235-546-0
CI number CI 11154
CosIng ID 32064
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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