Is Direct Red 23 vegetarian?
Direct Red 23
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Direct Red 23 is a synthetic diazo dye used as a colorant in cosmetics and textiles.
| Also known as | Disodium 3-[(4-acetamidophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxy-7-[[[[5-hydroxy-6-(phenylazo)-7-sulphonato-2-naphthyl]amino]carbonyl]amino]naphthalene-2-sulphonate, Disodium 3-[(4-acetamidophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxy-7-[[[[5-hydroxy-6-(phenylazo)-7-sulphonato-2-naphthyl]amino]carbonyl]amino]naphthalene-2-sulphonate (CI 29160) |
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| INCI name | Direct Red 23 |
| CAS number | 3441-14-3 |
| EC number | 222-348-4 |
| CI number | CI 29160 |
| CosIng ID | 33566 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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