Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- CI Name
- CI Number
- Chemical Name
- Country of Origin
- Dye Type
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- E Number
- E 132
- CAS No.
- 16521-38-3
- EC No.
- 240-589-3
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Chemical Structure
- Compositions
Component Dye Content- 12 - 18% Dye Content- 35 - 42%
FD & C Blue 2 12 - 18% W/W 35 - 42% W/W Aluminum Hydroxide 63 - 69% W/W 39 - 46% W/W Water in the form of Moisture 17.00% W/W, maximum 17.00% W/W, maximum
Sodium Chloride & Sulfate( As Sodium Salt) 02.00% W/W, maximum 02.00% W/W, maximum
- Chemical Formula
C16H10AlN2O8S2
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Dosage Form
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Applications
Mainly use in Food, Drugs & Cosmetic products.
Certified for use in by US FDA - Foods and ingested drugs - in amounts consistent with current gmp. Nylon 66 surgical sutures - not to exceed 1.0% by weight of the suture. For general surgery only.- Typical Guideline for Use
FD & C Blue 2 Al Lake is insoluble & in most organic solvents but soluble in Acid & Alkali medium. It gives coloration through Dispersion. For coloration this product, first pre-disperse in any suitable medium (like propylene glycol, glycerol any convenient medium which is compatible to final product). This dispersion is then used for the coloration of final product.
Properties
- Color
- Appearance
- Fine Blue Powder
- Insoluble in
- Water, Vegetable Oil
- Dispersible in
- Propylene Glycol, Glycerine, Sorbitol
- Slightly Soluble in
- Ethanol (25%)
- Typical Properties
- Solubility
- Stability
- 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
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Absorptivity | 478 | g.cm / 100 ml | — |
| Bulk Density | 0.2 -0.5 | g/cc | — |
| Molecular Weight | 449.37 | g/mole | — |
| Particle Size | max. 7 | Micron | — |
| pH Value (2% Slurry) | 4 - 5.5 | — | — |
| Wavelength of Max Absorbance | 610 ±4 | nm | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Glycerine (Disperse) | max. 0.1 | % | — |
| Propylene Glycol (Disperse) | max. 0.1 | % | — |
| Sorbitol (Disperse) | max. 0.1 | % | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Heat | Color is stable up to 200°C | — | — |
| Light Fastness | 1 | — | — |
| pH | 3.5 - 5.5 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Regulations
This colorant meets specification of:
- CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Part- 82.
- Indian Cosmetic standard IS 4707.
- European Food Directive (EU) No 231/2012 of 9 March 2012 for use in Food product & EC Cosmetic Directive (EC) No 1223/2009 of the council of 30 November 2009.
- Japanese regulations.
- Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA).
- Chinese Standards for Food Additive & Cosmetic Products.
Packaging & Availability
- 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.