Is Disperse Yellow 3 vegetarian?
Disperse Yellow 3
Disperse Yellow 3 is a synthetic azo disperse dye primarily used to colour polyester and other hydrophobic fibres. It is a polar molecule of the azo type, which accounts for the majority of disperse dyes. It is produced entirely by synthetic chemical processes.
| Also known as | C.I. Disperse Yellow 3, Solvent Yellow 77, Solvent Yellow 99 |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Disperse Yellow 3 |
| CAS number | 2832-40-8 |
| EC number | 220-600-8 |
| CI number | CI 11855 |
| CosIng ID | 30082 |
| Last reviewed | 3 June 2026 |
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