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Is Basic Brown 16 vegetarian?

Basic Brown 16

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Basic Brown 16 is a synthetic cationic azo dye used as a hair colorant, identified by Colour Index number CI 12250. It is manufactured chemically and is not of animal or plant origin.

Also known as [8-[(p-Aminophenyl)azo]-7-hydroxy-2-naphthyl]trimethylammonium chloride
INCI name Basic Brown 16
CAS number 26381-41-9
EC number 247-640-9
CI number CI 12250
CosIng ID 32070
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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