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Lavanya Coral - FD & C Red 4

FD & C Red 4/Lavanya Coral is a fine red powder. It is a Water Soluble Dye.

Brand: Lavanya (68 products)

INCI Name: CI 14700

Chemical Name: Disodium 3-[(2,4-dimethyl-5-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulphonate

Functions: Dye, Food Coloring

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Food & Nutrition Applications
Hair Care Applications
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Oral Care Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Skin Care Applications
Applications

Mainly use in Food, Drugs & Cosmetic products.

Certified for use in by US FDA - Externally applied drugs and cosmetics - consistent with current GMP.

Typical Guideline for Use

FD & C Red 4 is Dye & It gives coloration through Solution. For coloration this product, first pre-soluble in any suitable medium (like water, milk or any convenient medium which is compatible to final product). This solution is then used for the coloration of final product.

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Appearance
Fine Red Powder
Soluble in
Water, Glycerol, Propylene Glycol, Methanol, Sorbitol, Silicon Oil, Ethanol (25%)
Insoluble in
Acetone, Vegetable Oil, Ethyl Acetate, IPA (Isopropanol), Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM), Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP), N-Butyl Acetate
Slightly Soluble in
Ethanol (100%)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Absorptivity540g.cm / 100 ml-
Bulk Density0.2 - 0.5g/cc-
Molecular Weight480.42g/mole-
Particle Size100 - 60Micron-
pH Value (1% Solution)6 - 8--
Solution ToneBright Yellowish Red--
Wavelength of Max Absorbance502 ± 4nm-
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
FD & C Red 4min. 87.00% W/W-
Sodium Chloridemax. 04.00% W/W-
Sodium Sulphatemax. 02.00% W/W-
Water in the form of Moisturemax. 07.00% W/W-
Solubility
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ethanol (at 25%)1.4%-
Glycerol0.75%-
Methanol0.1%-
Propylene Glycol0.6%-
Silicon Oilmax. 0.10%-
Sorbitol0.8%-
Water5%-
Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HeatColor is stable up to 200°C--
Light Fastness6--
pH1 - 9--
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

Certifications & 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 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.