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Neelicol Carmoisine

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Neelicol Carmoisine is a red to maroon powder. It is a Water Soluble Dye.

INCI Name: Acid Red 14, CI 14720

Chemical Name: Carmoisine

Functions: Dye, Food Coloring

Dye Type: Acid Dyes, Drug Dyes, Food Dyes

Synonyms: Acid Red 14, Azorubin, Azorubin S, Brillantcarmoisin O, C.I. Acid Red 14, Carmoisine, CI 14720, Food Red 3

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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.
    3567-69-9
    E Number
    E 122
    EC No.
    222-657-4
    Chemical Structure

    Neelicol Carmoisine - Chemical Structure

    Chemical Formula

    C20H14N2O7S2.2Na

    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

    Carmoisine 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
    Appearance
    Red to Maroon
    Soluble in
    Water, 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
    Slightly Soluble in
    Acetone
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Absorptivity510g.cm / 100 ml
    Bulk Density0.50 - 0.70g/cc
    Molecular Weight502.44g/mole
    Particle Size100 - 60Micron
    pH Value (1% Solution)6.5 - 8.5
    Solution ToneBluish Red
    Wavelength of Max Absorbance516 ± 4nm
    Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Carmoisinemin. 85.00% W/W
    Sodium Chloridemax. 07.00% W/W
    Sodium Sulphatemax. 01.00% W/W
    Water in the form of Moisturemax. 07.00% W/W
    Solubility
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Ethanol (100%)max. 0.1%
    Ethanol (at 25%)2.9%
    Glycerol0.1%
    IPA (Isopropanol)max. 0.1%
    Methanol0.25%
    Propylene Glycol1%
    Sorbitol0.8%
    Water12%
    Stability
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    HeatColor is stable up to 210°C
    Light Fastness5
    pH4 - 8
    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).
    • 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.