Is Acid Green 50 vegetarian?
Acid Green 50
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Green S (E142, CI 44090) is a synthetic green azo dye used as a food colourant and in cosmetic formulations to provide a bright green colour.
| Also known as | Acid Green 50, Food green 4, Food Green S, Green S, Hydrogen [4-[4-(dimethylamino)-.alpha.-(2-hydroxy-3,6-disulphonato-1-naphthyl)benzylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium, monosodium salt, Hydrogen [4-[4-(dimethylamino)-alpha-(2-hydroxy-3,6-disulphonato-1-naphthyl)benzylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]dimethylammonium monosodium salt, Lissamine Green B |
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| INCI name | Acid Green 50 |
| E number | E142 |
| INS number | 142 |
| CAS number | 3087-16-9 |
| EC number | 221-409-2 |
| CI number | CI 44090 |
| CosIng ID | 32763 |
| Last reviewed | 22 April 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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