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Lavanya Sunburst - D & C Yellow 8

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D & C Yellow 8/Lavanya Sunburst is an orange red powder. It is a Water Soluble dye.

INCI Name: Acid Yellow 73, CI 45350

Chemical Name: Disodium 2-(3-oxo-6-oxidoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate

Functions: Dye

Dye Type: Acid Dyes, Drug 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.
    518-47-8
    EC No.
    208-253-0
    Chemical Structure

    Lavanya Sunburst - D & C Yellow 8 - Chemical Structure

    Chemical Formula

    C20H12O5.2Na

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

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

    Mainly used 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 8 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

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Orange Red Powder
    Soluble in
    Water, Glycerol, Propylene Glycol, Methanol, Ethyl Acetate, Sorbitol, Ethanol (100%), Ethanol (25%), IPA (Isopropanol)
    Insoluble in
    Acetone, Vegetable Oil, Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM), Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP), N-Butyl Acetate, Silicon Oil
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Absorptivity2280g.cm / 100 ml
    Bulk Density0.55 - 0.80g/cc
    Molecular Weight376.269g/mole
    Particle Size100 - 60Micron
    pH Value (1% Solution)6.5 - 9
    Solution ToneYellow With Intense Green
    Wavelength of Max Absorbance489 ± 4nm
    Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    D & C Yellow 8min. 85.00% W/W
    Sodium Chloridemax. 06.00% W/W
    Sodium Sulphatemax. 01.00% W/W
    Water in the form of Moisturemax. 08.00% W/W
    Solubility
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Ethanol (100%)max. 0.1%
    Ethanol (at 25%)1.8%
    Ethyl Acetatemax. 0.1%
    Glycerol0.5%
    IPA (Isopropanol)max. 0.1%
    Methanol1.8%
    Propylene Glycol4.5%
    Sorbitol1%
    Water10%
    Stability
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    HeatColor is stable up to 210°C
    Light Fastness4
    pH6 - 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.