Is Victoria Blue B vegan?

Victoria Blue B

Vegan

Victoria Blue B is a synthetic triarylmethane dye containing a triphenylmethane backbone, identified by Colour Index number CI 44045. It is an intensely coloured compound used industrially as a dye.

Also known as Basic Blue 26
CAS number 2580-56-5
CI number CI 44045
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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