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Neelicol Ponceau 4R 85

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Neelicol Ponceau 4R 85 is a red powder. It is a Water Soluble Dye.

INCI Name: Acid Red 18, CI 16255

Chemical Name: New Coccine

Functions: Dye, Food Coloring

Dye Type: Acid Dyes, Drug Dyes, Food Dyes

Synonyms: Brilliant Scarlet 3R, Brilliant Scarlet 4R, C.I. Acid Red 18, Cochineal Red A, Cochineal Red A

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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.
    2611-82-7
    E Number
    E 124
    EC No.
    220-036-2
    Chemical Structure

    Neelicol Ponceau 4R 85 - Chemical Structure

    Chemical Formula

    C20H14N2O10S3.3Na

    Features & Benefits

    Food Ingredients Features

    Applications & Uses

    Typical Guideline for Use

    Ponceau 4R 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.

    Applications
    • Mainly use in Food, Drugs & Cosmetic products. [Permitted to use in all cosmetic products]
    • Refer product Brochure for more details

    Properties

    Color
    Appearance
    Red
    Soluble in
    Water, Glycerol, Propylene Glycol, Methanol, Sorbitol, Ethanol (100%), Ethanol (25%)
    Insoluble in
    Acetone, Vegetable Oil, Ethyl Acetate, IPA (Isopropanol), Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM), Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP), N-Butyl Acetate, Silicon Oil
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Absorptivity430g.cm / 100 ml-
    Bulk Density0.50 - 0.70g/cc-
    Molecular Weight604.46g/mole-
    Particle Size100 - 60Micron-
    pH Value (1% Solution)6.5 - 8.5--
    Solution ToneBright Red--
    Wavelength of Max Absorbance505 ± 4nm-
    Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Ponceau 4Rmin. 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%)0.4%-
    Glycerol0.1%-
    Methanolmax. 0.1%-
    Propylene Glycol1.9%-
    Sorbitol7%-
    Water22%-
    Stability
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    HeatColor is stable up to 250°C--
    Light Fastness6--
    pH1 - 10--
    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.