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Is HC Yellow No. 14 vegan?

HC Yellow No. 14

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HC Yellow No. 14 is a synthetic nitrobenzonitrile-based dye used as a colorant in semi-permanent hair dye products.

Also known as 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)amino]-3-nitrobenzonitrile
INCI name HC Yellow No. 14
CosIng ID 56513
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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