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Lavanya Congo - D & C Red 17

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D & C Red 17/Lavanya Congo is a dark red powder. It is a Solvent Soluble Dye.

INCI Name: CI 26100, Solvent Red 23

Chemical Name: 1-(4-(phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol

Functions: Dye

Dye Type: Drug Dyes, Solvent Dyes

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

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    Identification & Functionality

    CI Number
    Country of Origin
    Ingredient Origin
    Cleaning Ingredients Functions
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    CAS No.
    85-86-9
    EC No.
    201-638-4
    Chemical Structure

    Lavanya Congo - D & C Red 17 - Chemical Structure

    Chemical Formula

    C22H16N4O

    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 - Externally applied drugs and cosmetics - consistent with GMP.

    Typical Guideline for Use

    D & C Yellow 17 is Dye & It gives coloration through solution. For coloration this product, first pre-soluble in any suitable medium ( light liquid paraffin, vegetable oil or compatible fragrances ). This dispersion is then used for the coloration of final product.

    Properties

    Color
    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Dark Red Powder
    Insoluble in
    Water, Glycerol, Sorbitol, Ethanol (25%)
    Soluble in
    Acetone, Vegetable Oil, Methanol, Ethyl Acetate, Silicon Oil, Ethanol (100%), IPA (Isopropanol), Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM), Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP), N-Butyl Acetate
    Dispersible in
    Propylene Glycol
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Absorptivity940g.cm / 100 ml
    Bulk Density0.2 - 0.5g/cc
    Molecular Weight352.39g/mole
    Particle Size100 - 60Micron
    pH Value (1% Solution)6 - 8
    Wavelength of Max Absorbance514 ± 4nm
    Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    D & C Red 17min. 90.00% W/W
    Sodium Chloridemax. 02.00% W/W
    Sodium Sulphatemax. 01.00% W/W
    Water in the form of Moisturemax. 07.00% W/W
    Solubility
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Acetonemax. 0.10%
    Ethanol (100%)max. 0.10%
    Ethyl Acetatemax. 0.10%
    IPA (Isopropanol)max. 0.10%
    Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM)max. 0.10%
    Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP)25ppm
    Methanolmax. 0.10%
    N-Butyl Acetatemax. 0.10%
    Propylene Glycol (Disperse)max. 0.1%
    Silicon Oilmax. 0.10%
    Vegetable Oilmax. 0.10%
    Stability
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    HeatColor is stable up to 100°C
    Light Fastness7
    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.

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Typical Packing

    As a standard packaging we fill 10 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.