Is Solvent Green 3 vegetarian?
Solvent Green 3
Quinizarine Green SS, also known as Solvent Green 3, is an anthraquinone derivative dye. It appears as a black powder soluble in polar organic solvents but insoluble in water. It is used to impart a greenish colour to cosmetics, medications, and some coloured smoke formulations.
| Also known as | 1,4-bis(p-Tolylamino)anthrachinon, 1,4-bis(p-Tolylamino)anthraquinone, 1,4-bis(p-Tolylamino)anthraquinone (CI 61565), Green 6, Quinizarine Green SS, Solvent Green 3 |
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| INCI name | Solvent Green 3 |
| CAS number | 128-80-3 |
| EC number | 204-909-5 |
| CI number | CI 61565 |
| CosIng ID | 38150 |
| Last reviewed | 3 June 2026 |
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