Neelicert FD & C Red 40 Al Lake

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Neelicert FD & C Red 40 Al Lake is a fine red powder. It is an Aluminum Lake.

INCI Name: Acid Red 18 Aluminum Lake

Chemical Name: Aluminium, 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid complex

Functions: Food Coloring, Pigment

Pigment Type: Organic Pigments

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    Identification & Functionality

    CI Number
    Country of Origin
    Ingredient Origin
    Pigment Type
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    CAS No.
    68583-95-9
    E Number
    E 129
    EC No.
    271-524-7
    Chemical Structure

    Neelicert FD & C Red 40 Al Lake - Chemical Structure

    Compositions
    Component Dye Content- 10 - 18% Dye Content- 20 - 28% Dye Content- 35 - 40% Dye Content- 35 - 42% Dye Content- 40 - 48%
    FD & C Red 40 10 - 18% W/W 20 - 28% W/W 35 - 40% W/W 35 - 42% W/W 40 - 48% W/W
    Aluminum Hydroxide 63 - 71% W/W 53 - 61% W/W 41 - 46% W/W 39 - 46% W/W 33 - 41% W/W
    Water in the form Moisture 17.00% W/W,maximum 17.00% W/W, maximum 17.00% W/W, maximum 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 02.00% W/W, maximum 02.00% W/W, maximum 02.00% W/W, maximum

     

    Chemical Formula

    C18H16AlN2O8S2

    Features & Benefits

    Food Ingredients Features

    Applications & Uses

    Applications

    Mainly use in Food, Drugs & Cosmetic products.

    Certified for use in by US FDA - Foods, Drugs & Cosmetics- In Amounts consistent with current Good manufacturing practice. In Drugs & Cosmetics - Including those intended for use in the area of the eye. In Cosmetics, the Color additive shall not be exposed to oxidizing or reducing agents or any other conditions which may affect the integrity of the color.

    Typical Guideline for Use

    FD & C Red 40 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
    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Fine Red Powder
    Insoluble in
    Water
    Dispersible in
    Propylene Glycol, Glycerine, Sorbitol
    Slightly Soluble in
    Ethanol (25%), Vegetable Oil
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Absorptivity520g.cm / 100 ml
    Bulk Density0.2 - 0.5g/cc
    Molecular Weight479.43g/mole
    Particle Sizemax. 7Micron
    pH Value (2% Slurry)4 - 5.5
    Wavelength of Max Absorbance500 ±4nm
    Solubility
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Glycerine (Disperse)max. 0.1%
    Propylene Glycol (Disperse)max. 0.1%
    Sorbitol (Disperse)max. 0.1%
    Stability
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    HeatColor is stable up to 100°C
    Light Fastness5
    pHWater Insoluble
    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- 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.
    • Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA).
    • Chinese Standards for Food Additive & 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.