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Lavanya Discovery - D & C Green 8

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D & C Green 8/Lavanya Discovery is a greenish yellow powder. It is a Water Soluble Dye.

INCI Name: CI 59040, Solvent Green 7

Chemical Name: Trisodium 8-hydroxypyrene-1,3,6-trisulphonate

Functions: Dye

Dye Type: Drug Dyes, Solvent Dyes

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

Synonyms: 8-Hydroxy-1,3,6-Pyrenetrisulfonic Acid Trisodium Salt, 8-Hydroxypyrene-1,3,6-Trisulfonic Acid Sodium Salt, D&C Green 8, Japan Green 204, Trisodium 1-Hydroxy-3,6,8-Pyrenetrisulfonate

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    Identification & Functionality

    CI Number
    Country of Origin
    Ingredient Origin
    Cleaning Ingredients Functions
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    CAS No.
    6358-69-6
    EC No.
    228-783-6
    Chemical Structure

    Lavanya Discovery - D & C Green 8 - Chemical Structure

    Chemical Formula

    C16H7O10S3.3Na

    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.

    Certified for use in by US FDA - for externally applied drugs and cosmetics)

    Typical Guideline for Use

    D & C Green 8 is Dye & It gives coloration through Solution. For coloration this product, first pre-soluble in any suitable medium (like water or any convenient medium which is compatible to final product). This solution is then used for the coloration of final product.

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Greenish Yellow Powder
    Soluble in
    Water, Glycerol, Propylene Glycol, Methanol, Sorbitol, Ethanol (25%)
    Insoluble in
    Acetone, Vegetable Oil, Ethyl Acetate, Ethanol (100%), IPA (Isopropanol), Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM), Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP), N-Butyl Acetate, Silicon Oil
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Absorptivity550g.cm / 100 ml
    Bulk Density0.50 - 0.80g/cc
    Molecular Weight524.37g/mole
    Particle Size100 - 60Micron
    pH Value (1% Solution)5 - 7
    Solution ToneFluorescent Green
    Wavelength of Max Absorbance454 ± 4nm
    Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    D & C Green 8min. 77.00% W/W
    Sodium Chloridemax. 14.00% 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%)11%
    Glycerol8%
    Methanol0.2%
    Propylene Glycol9.5%
    Sorbitol5.5%
    Water26%
    Stability
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    HeatColor is stable up to 210°C
    Light Fastness3
    pH6 - 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

    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.