Is Direct Violet 48 vegetarian?
Direct Violet 48
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Direct Violet 48 is a synthetic azo-copper complex dye used as a colorant, identified by Colour Index number CI 29125.
| Also known as | Disodium [.mu.-[[7,7'-iminobis[4-hydroxy-3-[[2-hydroxy-5-(N-methylsulphamoyl)phenyl]azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonato]](6-)]]dicuprate(2-), Disodium [.mu.-[[7,7'-iminobis[4-hydroxy-3-[[2-hydroxy-5-(N-methylsulphamoyl)phenyl]azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonato]](6-)]]dicuprate(2-) (CI 29125) |
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| INCI name | Direct Violet 48 |
| EC number | 253-441-8 |
| CI number | CI 29125 |
| CosIng ID | 33569 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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