Is Sulphur Black 1 vegan?

Sulphur Black 1

Vegan

Sulphur Black 1 is a sulfur dye used primarily for dyeing cotton and other cellulosic fibres to produce deep black shades. It is one of the most widely used black dyes in the textile industry and is applied via a reduction-oxidation process. It is a synthetic dye produced from organic precursors.

CAS number 1326-82-5
CI number CI 53185
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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