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Is Acid Yellow 40 vegan?

Acid Yellow 40

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Milling Yellow 3G is a synthetic azo dye used in the textile industry for dyeing wool and other protein fibres, known under the synonym Acid Yellow 40.

Also known as Acid Yellow 40
CAS number 6372-96-9
CI number CI 18950
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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