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Is HC Brown No. 2 vegan?

HC Brown No. 2

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HC Brown No. 2 is a synthetic azo compound used as a direct dye in semi-permanent hair colorants.

Also known as 3-[[4-[[diamino(phenylazo)phenyl]azo]-m-tolyl]azo]-N,N,N-trimethylanilinium chloride
INCI name HC Brown No. 2
CAS number 83803-99-0
EC number 280-920-9
CosIng ID 34199
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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