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Is Pigment Red 4 vegan?

Pigment Red 4

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Pigment Red 4 is a synthetic monoazo organic pigment used to impart red color in cosmetics and other products.

Also known as 1-[(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol, 1-[(2-Chloro-4-Nitrophenyl)Azo]-2-Naphthol, D&C Red No. 36
INCI name Pigment Red 4
CAS number 2814-77-9
EC number 220-562-2
CI number CI 12085
CosIng ID 98574
Last reviewed 13 July 2026

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