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Is Acid Red 13 vegan?

Acid Red 13

Vegan

Acid Red 13 (CI 16045) is a synthetic azo dye produced as a sodium salt; solid samples appear dark red. It is used for dyeing textile fibres and is a fully synthetic compound with no animal-derived components.

Also known as Fast Red E
CAS number 2302-96-7
CI number CI 16045
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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