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Lavanya Cathay - D & C Red 36

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D & C Red 36/Lavanya Cathay is an orange red powder. It is an Organic Pigment.

INCI Name: CI 12085, Pigment Red 4

Chemical Name: 1-[(2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol

Functions: Pigment

Pigment Type: Organic Pigments

Dosage Form: Capsules, Ointments, Soft Gels, Syrups, Tablets

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    Identification & Functionality

    CI Number
    Country of Origin
    Ingredient Origin
    Pigment Type
    Cleaning Ingredients Functions
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    CAS No.
    2814-77-9
    EC No.
    220-562-2
    Chemical Structure

    Lavanya Cathay - D & C Red 36 - Chemical Structure

    Chemical Formula

    C16H10ClN3O3

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Bath & Shower Applications
    I&I Cleaning Applications
    Oral Care Applications
    Personal Hygiene Applications
    Skin Care Applications
    Applications

    Mainly use in Drugs & Cosmetic products.

    Certified for use in by US FDA - 3% in lipsticks and 1.7 mg per daily dose in other ingested drugs (all by weight of the finished product). Dentifrices, mouthwashes and externally applied drugs and cosmetics- consistent with GMP.

    Typical Guideline for Use

    D & C Red 36 is insoluble in water. It gives coloration through Dispersion. First disperse in suitable media by using high speed stirrer or triple roll mill. This dispersion is then used for the coloration of final product.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Orange Red Powder
    Insoluble in
    Water, Acetone, Ethanol (100%), Ethanol (25%), IPA (Isopropanol), Silicon Oil
    Soluble in
    Glycerol, Vegetable Oil, Methanol, Ethyl Acetate, Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM), Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP), N-Butyl Acetate
    Dispersible in
    Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Absorptivity840g.cm / 100 ml
    Bulk Density0.20 - 0.50g/cc
    Molecular Weight327.722g/mole
    Particle Sizemax. 7Micron
    pH Value (1% Solution)6 - 8
    Wavelength of Max Absorbance490 ± 4nm
    Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    D & C Red 36min. 95.00% W/W
    Sodium Chloridemax. 01.00% W/W
    Sodium Sulphatemax. 01.00% W/W
    Water in the form of Moisturemax. 03.00% W/W
    Solubility
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Ethyl Acetatemax. 0.10%
    Glycerolmax. 0.10%
    Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM)max. 0.10%
    Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP)max. 0.10%
    Methanolmax. 0.10%
    N-Butyl Acetatemax. 0.10%
    Propylene Glycol (Disperse)max. 0.1%
    Sorbitol (Disperse)max. 0.1%
    Vegetable Oilmax. 0.10%
    Stability
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    HeatColor is stable up to 100°C
    Light Fastness6
    pH1 - 12
    Note

    Stability to light fastness is measured on the scale of 1 to 8 by considering Excellent= 8 , Very Good=7, Good = 6, Moderate = 5, Very Fair = 4, Fair = 3, Poor = 2, Very poor = 1

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Chemical Inventories
    Regulations

    This colorant meets specification of:

    • CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Part- 74.
    • Indian Standard [ IS 4707 ] for cosmetic products.
    • European Cosmetic Directive (EC) No 1223/2009 of the council of 30 November 2009.
    • Japanese regulations.
    • Chinese Standards for Cosmetic Products.

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Typical Packing

    As a standard packaging we fill 25 Kg product in HDPE drum containing food grade LDPE bag as a primary packaging. The bag is seal with red color one time use plastic bag locking seal. The drum is seal with red color plastic drum seal. Apart from that we can pack the product as per customer’s requirement.

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life
    8 Years
    Storage & Handling

    Product “Store at an ambient Temperature & dry place” & Keep container tightly sealed & closed in condition after using.