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Neelicol Sunset Yellow FCF

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Neelicol Sunset Yellow FCF is a orange red powder. It is a Water Soluble Dye.

INCI Name: CI 15985

Chemical Name: Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate

Functions: Dye, Food Coloring

Dye Type: Cosmetic Dyes, Drug Dyes, Food Dyes

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    Identification & Functionality

    CI Number
    Country of Origin
    INCI Name
    Ingredient Origin
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    E Number
    E 110
    CAS No.
    2783-94-0
    EC No.
    220-491-7
    Chemical Structure

    Neelicol Sunset Yellow FCF - Chemical Structure

    Chemical Formula

    C16H10N2Na2O7S2

    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

    Sunset Yellow 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
    Orange 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
    Absorptivity555g.cm / 100 ml
    Bulk Density0.50 - 0.70g/cc
    Molecular Weight452.36g/mole
    Particle Size100 - 60Micron
    pH Value (1% Solution)6 - 8
    Solution ToneOrange
    Wavelength of Max Absorbance485 ± 4nm
    Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Sodium Chloridemax. 07.00% W/W
    Sodium Sulphatemax. 01.00% W/W
    Sunset Yellow FCFmin. 85.00% W/W
    Water in the form of Moisturemax. 07.00% W/W
    Solubility
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Ethanol (100%)max. 0.1%
    Ethanol (at 25%)2.5%
    Glycerol0.12%
    Methanolmax. 0.1%
    Propylene Glycol1.9%
    Sorbitol5%
    Water12.5%
    Stability
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    HeatColor is stable up to 210°C
    Light Fastness6
    pH1 - 9
    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.