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Is Pigment Red 3 vegetarian?

Pigment Red 3

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

CI 12120 is a synthetic monoazo colourant conforming to the formula 1-[(4-methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol, used as a colourant in cosmetics.

Also known as 1-[(4-Methyl-2-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol
INCI name Pigment Red 3
CAS number 2425-85-6
EC number 219-372-2
CI number CI 12120
CosIng ID 32703
Last reviewed 13 July 2026

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