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Neeligran Amaranth Granular

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Neeligran Amaranth Granular is a reddish brown granules. It is a dust free product.

INCI Name: Acid Red 27, CI 16185

Chemical Name: Trisodium 3-hydroxy-4-(4'-sulphonatonaphthylazo)naphthalene-2,7- disulphonate

Functions: Dye, Food Coloring

Dye Type: Acid Dyes, Drug Dyes, Food Dyes

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    Identification & Functionality

    CI Name
    CI Number
    Country of Origin
    Ingredient Origin
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    E Number
    E 123
    CAS No.
    915-87-3
    Chemical Structure

    Neeligran Amaranth Granular - Chemical Structure

    Chemical Formula

    C20H11N2Na3O10S3

    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

    Amaranth 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 Brown
    Soluble in
    Water, Acetone, Glycerol, Methanol, Sorbitol, Ethanol (100%), Ethanol (25%), N-Butyl Acetate
    Insoluble in
    Propylene Glycol, Vegetable Oil, Ethyl Acetate, IPA (Isopropanol), Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM), Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP), Silicon Oil
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Absorptivity440g.cm / 100 ml-
    Bulk Density0.70 - 1.10g/cc-
    Molecular Weight604.47g/mole-
    Particle Size2057 - 710Micron-
    pH Value (1% Solution)6 - 8--
    Solution ToneMagenta Red--
    Wavelength of Max Absorbance520 ± 4nm-
    Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Amaranthmin. 85.00% W/W-
    Sodium Chloridemax. 06.00% W/W-
    Sodium Sulphatemax. 01.00% W/W-
    Water in the form of Moisturemax. 08.00% W/W-
    Solubility
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Acetonemax. 0.1%-
    Ethanol (100%)max. 0.1%-
    Ethanol (at 25%)1%-
    Glycerol1.2%-
    Methanolmax. 0.1%-
    N-Butyl Acetatemax. 0.1%-
    Sorbitol5%-
    Water10%-
    Stability
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    HeatColor is stable up to 200°C--
    Light Fastness5--
    pH2 - 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:

    • Indian Standards IS 4707 for Cosmetic Products.
    • 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.