Is Disperse Black 9 vegan?
Disperse Black 9
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Vegan
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Vegetarian
Disperse Black 9 is a synthetic azo disperse dye used to color textiles and hair. It is manufactured chemically and is not of animal or plant origin.
| Also known as | 2,2'-[[4-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]phenyl]imino]bisethanol, 2,2'-[[4-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]phenyl]imino]bisethanol (CI 111301), Ethanol, 2,2′-[[4-[(4-aminophenyl)azo]phenyl]imino]bis- |
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| INCI name | Disperse Black 9 |
| CAS number | 20721-50-0 |
| EC number | 243-987-5 |
| CosIng ID | 75939 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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