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Is Solvent Yellow 44 vegan?

Solvent Yellow 44

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Solvent Yellow 44 (CI 56200) is a synthetic azo dye chemically described as 6-amino-2-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-1H-benz[de]isoquinoline-1,3(2H)-dione, used to color waxes, oils, solvents, and polishes.

Also known as 6-Amino-2-((2,4-dimethylphenyl)-1H-benz[de]isoquinoline-1,3(2H)-dione, 6-amino-2-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-1H-benz[de]isoquinoline-1,3(2H)-dione (CI 56200)
INCI name Solvent Yellow 44
CAS number 2478-20-8
EC number 219-607-9
CI number CI 56200
CosIng ID 38162
Last reviewed 13 July 2026

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