Is Disperse Red 17 vegan?
Disperse Red 17
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Disperse Red 17 is a synthetic azo disperse dye used to color textiles and hair, chemically related to nitroaniline derivatives. It is manufactured industrially and is not of animal or plant origin.
| Also known as | 2,2'-[[3-Methyl-4-[(4-nitrophenyl)azo]phenyl]imino]bisethanol, Ethanol, 2,2'-[[3-methyl-4-[(E)-(4-nitrophenyl)azo]phenyl]imino]bis- |
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| INCI name | Disperse Red 17 |
| CAS number | 3179-89-3 |
| EC number | 221-665-5 |
| CosIng ID | 33686 |
| 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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