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Neelicol Brilliant Blue FCF

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Neelicol Brilliant Blue FCF is a reddish blue powder. It is a Water Soluble Dye.

INCI Name: Acid Blue 9, CI 42090

Chemical Name: Brilliant Blue FCF

Functions: Dye, Food Coloring

Dye Type: Acid Dyes, Drug Dyes, Food Dyes

Synonyms: Blue 1, Brilliant Blue FCF, Disodium N-Ethyl-N-4-((4-(Ethyl((3-Sulfophenyl)Methyl)Amino)Phenyl)(2-Sulfophenyl)Methylene)-2,5-Cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-Sulfobenzenemethanaminium, FD&C Blue 1, Patent Blue AR

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    Identification & Functionality

    CI Number
    Chemical Name
    Country of Origin
    Ingredient Origin
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    CAS No.
    3844-45-9
    E Number
    E 133
    EC No.
    223-339-8
    Chemical Structure

    Neelicol Brilliant Blue FCF - Chemical Structure

    Chemical Formula

    C37H34Na2N2O9S3

    Features & Benefits

    Food Ingredients Features

    Applications & Uses

    Applications
    • Mainly use in Food, Drugs & Cosmetic products. ( Permitted to use in all cosmetic products. )
    • Refer product brochure for more details.
    Typical Guideline for Use

    Brilliant Blue FCF 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

    Appearance
    Reddish Blue
    Soluble in
    Water, Acetone, Glycerol, Propylene Glycol, Methanol, Sorbitol, Ethanol (100%), Ethanol (25%), IPA (Isopropanol)
    Insoluble in
    Vegetable Oil, Ethyl Acetate, Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM), Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP), N-Butyl Acetate, Silicon Oil
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Absorptivity1630g.cm / 100 ml
    Bulk Density0.60 - 0.80g/cc
    Molecular Weight792.86g/mole
    Particle Size100 - 60Micron
    pH Value (1% Solution)4 - 6.5
    Solution ToneGreenish Blue
    Wavelength of Max Absorbance630 ± 4nm
    Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Brilliant Blue FCFmin. 85.00% W/W
    Sodium Chloridemax. 02.00% W/W
    Sodium Sulphatemax. 07.00% W/W
    Water in the form of Moisturemax. 06.00% W/W
    Solubility
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Acetonemax. 0.1%
    Ethanol (100%)max. 0.1%
    Ethanol (at 25%)1%
    Glycerol0.1%
    IPA (Isopropanol)max. 0.1%
    Methanol10%
    Propylene Glycol7%
    Sorbitol2.5%
    Water1.05%
    Stability
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    HeatColor is stable up to 180°C
    Light Fastness5
    pH3 - 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:

    • Food Safety and Standards Authority of India [FSSAI] & 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), 82nd meeting 2016.
    • Chinese Standards for Food Additive & 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. For more information refer Material Safety Data Sheet.