Is Pigment Yellow 16 vegan?
Pigment Yellow 16
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CI 20040 is a synthetic disazo colourant based on a bis-biphenyl diazo structure, used as a colourant in cosmetic and industrial applications.
| Also known as | N,N'-(3,3'-Dimethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis[2-[(2,4-dichlorophenyl)azo]-3-oxobutyramide] |
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| INCI name | Pigment Yellow 16 |
| CAS number | 5979-28-2 |
| EC number | 227-783-3 |
| CI number | CI 20040 |
| CosIng ID | 32738 |
| Last reviewed | 14 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.
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