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Neelilake Erythrosine Lake

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Neelilake Erythrosine Lake is a fine light red powder. It is an Aluminum Lake.

INCI Name: CI 45430

Chemical Name: 2-(3,6-dihydroxy-2,4,5,7-tetraiodoxanthen-9-yl)benzoic acid, aluminium salt

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
    E Number
    E 127
    CAS No.
    12227-78-0
    EC No.
    235-440-4
    Compositions
    Component CAS Number Dye Content-08 - 14% Dye Content-12 - 17% Dye Content-18- 24% Dye Content- 22 - 26% Dye Content- 30 - 38%

    Dye Content- 35 - 42%

    Erythrosine 16423-68-0 08 - 14% W/W 12 - 17% W/W 18- 24%W/W 22 - 26% W/W 30 - 38% W/W 35 - 42% W/W
    Aluminum Hydroxide 21645 -51-2 67 - 73% W/W 64 - 69% W/W 57 -63% W/W 55 - 59% W/W 43 - 51% W/W 39 - 46% W/W
    Water in the form of Moisture 7732-18-5 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 ) 7647-14-5 & 7757-82-6 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 Structure

    Neelilake Erythrosine Lake - Chemical Structure

    Chemical Formula

    C60H18Al2I12O15

    Features & Benefits

    Food Ingredients Features

    Applications & Uses

    Applications
    • Mainly use in Food, Drugs & Cosmetic products.
    • Refer product brochure for more details.
    Typical Guideline for Use
    • Erythrosine Al Lake is insoluble & in most organic solvents but soluble in 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, Vegetable Oil, Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM), Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP)
    Soluble in
    Acetone, Ethyl Acetate, n-Butanol, 3:1, Methanol : n-Butanol, Ethanol (100%), Ethanol (25%), IPA (Isopropanol)
    Dispersible in
    Glycerol, Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, Silicon Oil, Sorbitol
    Slightly Soluble in
    N-Butyl Acetate
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Absorptivity1100g.cm / 100 ml-
    Bulk Density0.2 - 0.5g/cc-
    Molecular Weight2555.59g/mole-
    Particle Sizemax. 7Micron-
    pH Value (2% Slurry)4 - 5.5--
    Wavelength of Max Absorbance527 ±4nm-
    Solubility
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Acetonemax. 0.10%-
    Castor Oil (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
    Ethanol (100%)max. 0.10%-
    Ethanol (at 25%)max. 0.10%-
    Ethyl Acetatemax. 0.10%-
    Glycerol (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
    IPA (Isopropanol)max. 0.10%-
    n-Butanolmax. 0.10%-
    Propylene Glycol (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
    Silicon Oil (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
    Sorbitol (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
    Stability
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    HeatColor is stable up to 150°C--
    Light Fastness3--
    pH3.5 - 5.5--
    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. Japanese regulations.
    • 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. For more information refer Material Safety Data Sheet.