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Lavanya Viola - D & C Red 6

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D & C Red 6/Lavanya Viola is an orange red powder. It is an US FDA Certified Organic Pigment.

INCI Name: CI 15850, Pigment Red 57

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

Functions: Pigment

Pigment Type: Organic Pigments

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

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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.
    5858-81-1
    EC No.
    227-497-9
    Chemical Structure

    Lavanya Viola - D & C Red 6 - Chemical Structure

    Chemical Formula

    C18H12N2Na2O6S

    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 - The combined total of D & C Red 6 must not exceed 5 mg per daily dose of Drug. Cosmetic - consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices.

    Typical Guideline for Use

    D & C Red 6 Dye & very low solubility in water & other solvent. 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

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Orange Red Powder
    Soluble in
    Water, Glycerol, Propylene Glycol, Vegetable Oil, Methanol, Ethanol (25%), Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM), N-Butyl Acetate
    Insoluble in
    Acetone, Ethyl Acetate, Ethanol (100%), IPA (Isopropanol), Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP), Silicon Oil
    Dispersible in
    Sorbitol
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Absorptivity594g.cm / 100 ml
    Bulk Density0.2 - 0.5g/cc
    Molecular Weight430.34g/mole
    Particle Sizemax. 7Micron
    pH Value (1% Solution)6 - 8
    Solution ToneYellowish Red
    Wavelength of Max Absorbance520 ± 4nm
    Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    D & C Red 6min. 90.00% W/W
    Sodium Chloridemax. 03.00% W/W
    Sodium Sulphatemax. 02.00% W/W
    Water in the form of Moisturemax. 05.00% W/W
    Solubility
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Ethanol (at 25%)max. 0.1%
    Glycerolmax. 0.1%
    Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM)max. 0.1%
    Methanolmax. 0.1%
    N-Butyl Acetatemax. 0.1%
    Propylene Glycolmax. 0.1%
    Sorbitol (Disperse)max. 0.1%
    Vegetable Oilmax. 0.1%
    Watermax. 0.1%
    Stability
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    HeatColor is stable up to 250°C
    Light Fastness6
    pH7 - 11
    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 (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

    roduct “store at an ambient temperature & dry place” & keep container tightly sealed & closed in condition after using.