Is Acid Violet 49 vegan?
Acid Violet 49
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A synthetic triarylmethane dye classified under Colour Index number CI 42640, used as a colouring agent.
| Also known as | Acid violet 49, Benzyl Violet, Benzylviolett, Colouring agent CI 42640, FD&C Violet No. 1, Food violet 2, Lebensmittelviolett 2, Säureviolett 49 |
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| INCI name | Acid Violet 49 |
| CAS number | 1694-09-3 |
| EC number | 216-901-9 |
| CI number | CI 42640 |
| CosIng ID | 28729 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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