Neelicol Red 2G

Identification & Functionality

Country of Origin

India

Dye Type

Acid Dyes

INCI Name

CI 18050

Ingredient Origin

Synthetic

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Dye

CAS No.

3734-67-6

EC No.

223-098-9

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients,

Pigments & Colorants

Product Families

Pigments & Colorants — Dyes

Acid Dyes

Cosmetic Ingredients — Pigments & Colorants

Dyes

Chemical Structure

Chemical Formula

C18H15N3O8S2.2Na

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Broad pH Stability,

Non-Irradiated,

Temperature stability

Labeling Claims

Additive-free,

Aflatoxin-free,

Alcohol-free,

Allergen-free,

Animal Products-free,

BSE-free,

CMR Substances-free,

Cruelty-Free,

Dioxin-free,

GMO-free,

Gluten-free,

Halal,

Kosher,

Latex-free,

Melamine-free,

Nanomaterials-free,

Nitrosamines-free,

Not Tested on Animals,

Paraben-free,

Pesticide-free,

Preservative-free,

Solvent-free,

TSE-free,

VOC-free,

Vegan,

Vegetarian

Applications & Uses

Applications

Mainly used in Cosmetic products.

Typical Guideline for Use

Red 2G 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

Color

Red

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

Red Powder

Soluble in

Water, Acetone, Glycerol, Propylene Glycol, Methanol, Sorbitol, Ethanol (100%), Ethanol (25%), IPA (Isopropanol)

Insoluble in

Vegetable Oil, Ethyl Acetate, Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM), Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP), N-Butyl Acetate, Silicon Oil

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Absorptivity	620	g.cm / 100 ml	-
Bulk Density	0.50 - 0.70	g/cc	-
Molecular Weight	511.4	g/mole	-
Particle Size	100 - 60	Micron	-
pH Value (1% Solution)	6 - 8	-	-
Solution Tone	Scarlet Red	-	-
Wavelength of Max Absorbance	532 ± 4	nm	-

Composition

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Red 2G	min. 80.00	% W/W	-
Sodium Chloride	max. 12.00	% W/W	-
Sodium Sulphate	max. 01.00	% W/W	-
Water in the form of Moisture	max. 07.00	% W/W	-

Solubility

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acetone	0.1	%	-
Ethanol (100%)	max. 0.1	%	-
Ethanol (at 25%)	1.9	%	-
Glycerol	0.5	%	-
IPA (Isopropanol)	0.1	%	-
Methanol	0.1	%	-
Propylene Glycol	2.2	%	-
Sorbitol	0.5	%	-
Water	16	%	-

Stability

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Heat	Color is stable up to 250°C	-	-
Light Fastness	7	-	-
pH	2 - 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

Certifications & Compliance

FSSC 22000,

GMP,

Halal,

ISO 9001,

Kosher

Chemical Inventories

EINECS (EU)

Regulations

This colorant meets specification of

• Indian Standards IS 4707 for Cosmetic Products.
• European 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 Cosmetic Products.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags,

Drums

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.