Is Pigment Yellow 12 vegetarian?
Pigment Yellow 12
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Pigment Yellow 12 is a synthetic diarylide azo pigment derived from 3,3'-dichlorobenzidine, widely used as a yellow colorant.
| Also known as | 2,2'-[(3,3'-Dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[3-oxo-N-phenylbutanamide], 2,2'-[(3,3'-dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[3-oxo-N-phenylbutyramide], 2,2'-[(3,3'-dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[3-oxo-N-phenylbutyramide] (CI 21090) |
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| INCI name | Pigment Yellow 12 |
| CAS number | 6358-85-6 |
| EC number | 228-787-8 |
| CI number | CI 21090 |
| CosIng ID | 36579 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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