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Is Pigment Red 122 vegan?

Pigment Red 122

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A synthetic quinacridone-based organic pigment used as a colorant, manufactured through chemical synthesis.

Also known as 2,9-Dimethylchinacridon, 2,9-dimethylquinacridone, 5,12-Dihydro-2,9-dimethylquino[2,3-b]acridine-7,14-dione, Pigment Rot 122
INCI name Pigment Red 122
CAS number 980-26-7
EC number 213-561-3
CI number CI 73915
CosIng ID 30512
Last verified 15 August 2026

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