Is Dibromoanthanthrone vegan?

Dibromoanthanthrone

Vegan

Dibromoanthanthrone is a synthetic organic colourant with a scarlet to orange-red hue. It is used as a vat dye and pigment in textile and coating applications. It is fully synthetic with no animal-derived components.

Also known as Pigment Red 168, Vat Brilliant Orange 3RK, Vat Orange 3
CAS number 4378-61-4
EC number 224-459-3
CI number CI 59300
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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