Is Basic Red 76 vegetarian?
Basic Red 76
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Basic Red 76 is a synthetic cationic azo dye used as a hair coloring agent. It contains a quaternary ammonium chromophore and is chemically manufactured.
| Also known as | [7-Hydroxy-8-[(2-methoxyphenyl)azo]-2-naphthyl]trimethylammonium chloride, [7-Hydroxy-8-[(2-methoxyphenyl)azo]-2-naphthyl]trimethylammonium chloride (CI 12245) |
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| INCI name | Basic Red 76 |
| CAS number | 68391-30-0 |
| EC number | 269-941-4 |
| CI number | CI 12245 |
| CosIng ID | 32080 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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