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Neelicol Brilliant Blue FCF

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

Brand: Neelicol (20 products)

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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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Food & Nutrition Applications
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

Color
Physical Form
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

Certifications & 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.