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Is Acid Red 50 vegan?

Acid Red 50

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CI 45220 is a synthetic xanthene colourant, chemically hydrogen 9-(2,4-disulphonatophenyl)-3,6-bis(ethylamino)-2,7-dimethylxanthylium monosodium salt, used as a colour additive.

Also known as Hydrogen 9-(2,4-disulphonatophenyl)-3,6-bis(ethylamino)-2,7-dimethylxanthylium, monosodium salt
INCI name Acid Red 50
CAS number 5873-16-5
EC number 227-528-6
CI number CI 45220
CosIng ID 32766
Last reviewed 14 July 2026

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