Is Basic Blue 140 vegan?

Astra Blue 6GLL (Basic Blue 140) is a synthetic basic dye used primarily in histological staining and as a textile colorant. It is classified under the Colour Index as CI 743516.

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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