Is Water Blue vegan?

Water Blue

Vegan

Water Blue is a synthetic triarylmethane dye used as a histological stain, where it colours collagen blue in tissue sections. It is water-soluble and identified by the Colour Index number CI 42755.

Also known as Acid Blue 22, Aniline Blue, Marine Blue V, Soluble Blue 3M
CAS number 28631-66-5
CI number CI 42755
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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