- Functions:Dye
- Color:Blue
- Synonyms:Blue 1, FD&C Blue 1, Patent Blue AR
Labricol Blue A-ET is often found in ice cream, canned processed peas, packet soups, bottled food colorings, icings, ice pops, blue raspberry flavored products, dairy products, sweets and drinks. It is also used in soaps, shampoos, mouthwash and other hygiene and cosmetics applications. In soil science Alco Blue ATB is applied in tracing studies to visualize infiltration and water distribution in the soil. It is used as a pond dye formulated with other dyes for aquatic plant growth control. A special grade with legible salt contents is used for inkjet inks and in semipermanent hair dye formulations at a maximum concentration of 0.5%.
