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Neelilake Allura Red Lake

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Neelilake Allura Red Lake is fine red powder. It is an Aluminum Lake.

INCI Name: CI 16035

Chemical Name: Aluminium, 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid complex

Functions: Dye, Food Coloring, Pigment

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    Identification & Functionality

    CI Number
    Country of Origin
    INCI Name
    Ingredient Origin
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    CAS No.
    68583-95-9
    E Number
    E 129
    EC No.
    271-524-7
    Chemical Structure

    Neelilake Allura Red Lake - Chemical Structure

    Compositions
    Component Dye Content- 08 - 14% Dye Content- 12 - 17% Dye Content- 20 - 28% Dye Content- 28 - 35% Dye Content- 35 - 40% Dye Content- 40 - 48%
    Allura Red 08 - 14% W/W 12 - 17% W/W 20 - 28% W/W 28 - 35% W/W 35 - 40% W/W 40 - 48% W/W
    Aluminum Hydroxide 67 - 73% W/W 64 - 69% W/W 53 - 61% W/W 46 - 53% W/W 41 - 46% W/W 33 - 41% W/W
    Water in the form of Moisture 17.00% W/W, maximum 17.00% W/W, maximum 17.00% W/W, maximum 17.00% W/W, maximum 17.00% W/W, maximum 17.00% W/W, maximum
    Sodium Chloride & Sulfate (As Sodium Salt ) 02.00% W/W, maximum 02.00% W/W, maximum 02.00% W/W, maximum 02.00% W/W, maximum 02.00% W/W, maximum 02.00% W/W, maximum

     

    Chemical Formula

    C18H16AlN2O8S2

    Features & Benefits

    Food Ingredients Features

    Applications & Uses

    Applications

    Mainly used in Food, Drugs & Cosmetic products.

    Typical Guideline for Use

    Allura Red Lake is insoluble & in most organic solvents but soluble in Acid & Alkali medium. It gives coloration through Dispersion. For coloration this product, first pre-disperse in any suitable medium (like propylene glycol, glycerol any convenient medium which is compatible to final product). This dispersion is then used for the coloration of final product.

    Properties

    Color
    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Fine Red Powder
    Insoluble in
    Water
    Dispersible in
    Propylene Glycol, Glycerine, Sorbitol
    Slightly Soluble in
    Ethanol (25%), Vegetable Oil
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Absorptivity540g.cm / 100 ml-
    Bulk Density0.2 - 0.5g/cc-
    Molecular Weight479.43g/mole-
    Particle Sizemax. 7Micron-
    pH Value (2% Slurry)4 - 5.5--
    Wavelength of Max Absorbance505 ±4nm-
    Solubility
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Glycerine (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
    Propylene Glycol (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
    Sorbitol (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
    Stability
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    HeatColor is stable up to 100°C--
    Light Fastness5--
    pHWater Insoluble--
    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 Cosmetic standard 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 12.5 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.