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Is Direct Yellow 11 vegan?

Direct Yellow 11

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Sun Yellow is a direct yellow azo dye used for dyeing textile fibres. It is a synthetic organic dye belonging to the direct dye class, applied primarily to cellulosic fibres. It is also known by its Colour Index generic name Direct Yellow 11.

Also known as Direct Yellow 11, Sun Yellow
CAS number 1325-37-7
CI number CI 40000
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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