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Neelilake Patent Blue V Lake 18 – 28%

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Neelilake Patent Blue V Lake 18 – 28% is a fine blue powder. It is an Aluminum Lake.

Chemical Name: Hydrogen [4-[4-(diethylamino)-2',4'-disulphonatobenzhydrylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]diethylammonium, aluminium salt

Functions: Dye, Food Coloring, Pigment

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    Identification & Functionality

    CI Number
    Country of Origin
    Ingredient Origin
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    E Number
    E 131
    CAS No.
    15876-40-1
    EC No.
    240-006-2
    Chemical Structure

    Neelilake Patent Blue V Lake 18 – 28% - Chemical Structure

    Chemical Formula

    C27H32N2O6S2.1/3Al

    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
    • Patent Blue V Al 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 Blue Powder
    Insoluble in
    Water, Vegetable Oil, Ethyl Acetate, Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM), Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP), N-Butyl Acetate, Silicon Oil
    Dispersible in
    Glycerol, Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol
    Slightly Soluble in
    Acetone, 3:1, Methanol : n-Butanol
    Soluble in
    n-Butanol, Ethanol (100%), Ethanol (25%), IPA (Isopropanol)
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Absorptivity2000g.cm / 100 ml
    Bulk Density0.2 - 0.5g/cc
    Molecular Weight355.29g/mole
    Particle Sizemax. 7Micron
    pH Value (2% Slurry)4 - 5.5
    Wavelength of Max Absorbance638 ± 4nm
    Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Aluminium Hydroxide53 - 63% W/W
    Patent Blue V18 - 28% W/W
    Sodium Chloride & Sulphate (As Sodium Salt)max. 02.00% W/W
    Water in the form of Moisturemax. 17.00% W/W
    Solubility
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Castor Oil (Disperse)max. 0.1%
    Ethanol (100%)max. 0.1%
    Ethanol (at 25%)max. 0.1%
    Glycerol (Disperse)max. 0.1%
    IPA (Isopropanol)max. 0.1%
    n-Butanolmax. 0.1%
    Propylene Glycol (Disperse)max. 0.1%
    Sorbitol (Disperse)max. 0.1%
    Stability
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    HeatColor is stable up to 150°C
    Light Fastness6
    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 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 Data Sheet.