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Is Solvent Yellow 18 vegetarian?

Solvent Yellow 18

Vegetarian Vegetarian
Vegan Vegan

Solvent Yellow 18 is a synthetic azo dye used as a colorant for waxes, oils, and other non-polar substrates.

INCI name Solvent Yellow 18
CAS number 6407-78-9
EC number 229-043-5
CI number CI 12740
CosIng ID 58227
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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