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Lavanya Indica - D & C Red 7

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D & C Red 7/Lavanya Indica is a red powder. It is an US FDA Certified Organic Pigments.

INCI Name: Pigment Red 57:1

Chemical Name: Calcium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-2-naphthoate

Pigment Type: Organic Pigments

Functions: Pigment

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

Synonyms: D&C Red 7

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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.
    5281-04-9
    E Number
    E- 180
    EC No.
    226-109-5
    Chemical Structure

    Lavanya Indica - D & C Red 7 - Chemical Structure

    Chemical Formula

    C18H14N2O6S.Ca

    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 - The combined total of D & C Red 7 must not exceed 5 mg per daily dose of Drug. Cosmetic - consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices.

    Typical Guideline for Use

    D & C Red 7 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

    Color
    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Red Powder
    Insoluble in
    Water, Acetone, Ethyl Acetate, Ethanol (100%), Ethanol (25%), Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM), Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP), N-Butyl Acetate, Silicon Oil
    Soluble in
    Glycerol, Vegetable Oil, Methanol, IPA (Isopropanol)
    Dispersible in
    Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Absorptivity600g.cm / 100 ml
    Bulk Density0.2 - 0.5g/cc
    Molecular Weight424.45g/mole
    Particle Sizemax. 7Micron
    pH Value (1% Solution)6 - 8
    Wavelength of Max Absorbance520 ± 4nm
    Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    D & C Red 7min. 90.00% W/W
    Sodium Chloridemax. 02.00% W/W
    Sodium Sulphatemax. 05.00% W/W
    Water in the form of Moisturemax. 03.00% W/W
    Solubility
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Glycerolmax. 0.1%
    IPA (Isopropanol)max. 0.1%
    Methanolmax. 0.1%
    Propylene Glycol (Disperse)max. 0.1%
    Sorbitol (Disperse)max. 0.1%
    Vegetable Oilmax. 0.1%
    Stability
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    HeatColor is stable up to 250°C
    Light Fastness6
    pH7 - 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 Food Directive (EU) No 231/2012 of 9 March 2012 for use in Food product & Cosmetic Directive (EC) No 1223/2009 (Annex IV, E-180 ) 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 12.5 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.