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Is Pigment Yellow 13 vegan?

Pigment Yellow 13

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Pigment Yellow 13 is a synthetic diarylide (disazo) organic pigment derived from 3,3'-dichlorobenzidine, widely used as a yellow colorant in cosmetics, inks, and plastics.

Also known as 2,2'-[(3,3'-Dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-3-oxobutyramide]
INCI name Pigment Yellow 13
CAS number 5102-83-0
EC number 225-822-9
CI number CI 21100
CosIng ID 36580
Last reviewed 13 July 2026

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