Is Evans Blue vegan?

Evans Blue

Vegan

Evans Blue is a synthetic azo dye used in biological and medical research as a staining agent and as a tracer for measuring plasma volume in living organisms. It is produced entirely by synthetic chemical processes.

Also known as Azovan Blue, Direct Blue 53
CAS number 314-13-6
CI number CI 23860
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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