Is Light Green SF Yellowish vegan?

Light Green SF Yellowish

Vegan

Light Green SF Yellowish is a synthetic green triarylmethane dye used as a biological stain in histology and microscopy. It is known by the Colour Index designation CI 42095 and the names Acid Green 5 and Lissamine Green SF.

Also known as Acid Green, Acid Green 5, Lissamine Green SF
CAS number 5141-20-8
CI number CI 42095
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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