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Is Black 7984 vegan?

Black 7984

Vegan

Black 7984 (Food Black 2) is a synthetic brown-to-black diazo dye often used as its tetrasodium salt. It is used as a food colorant and textile dye, classified under the Colour Index as CI 27755.

Also known as Food black 2
CAS number 2118-39-0
CI number CI 27755
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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