Spectra Colors F D & C YELLOW 6 POWDER

Identification & Functionality

CI Name

Food Yellow 3

CI Number

15985

INCI Name

CI 15985

Pigment Type

Organic Pigments

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Pigment

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Pigment

CAS No.

2783-94-0

EC No.

220-491-7

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients,

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals,

Pigments & Colorants

Product Families

Pigments & Colorants — Color Pigments

Organic Pigments

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients

Color Additives

Food Ingredients — Functional Additives

Color Additives & Decoratives

Cosmetic Ingredients — Pigments & Colorants

Color Pigments

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Animal Products-free,

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Halal,

Kosher,

Odor-free,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty,

Vegan,

Vegetarian

Food Ingredients Features

Enhanced Shelf Life,

Odorless,

Suitable for Vegans

Applications & Uses

Markets

Healthcare & Pharma,

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Color Cosmetics

Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions

Topical

Applications

Use Statement :Foods, Drugs & Cosmetics - in amounts consistent with current good manufacturing practice.

Properties

Color

Yellow

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Escherichia coli	Absent	in 10g	-
Pseudomonas	Absent	in 10g	-
Salmonella	Absent	in 10g	-
Staphylococcus aureus	Absent	in 10g	-
Total Viable Bacterial Count	max. 1000	cfu/g	-
Total Yeast and Molds Count	max. 100	cfu/g	-

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic Content	max. 3	ppm	-
Bulk Density	0.49	-	-
Cadmium Content	max. 1	ppm	-
Heat Stability	max. 210	°C	-
Lead Content	max. 2	ppm	-
Light Fastness	4 (Fair)	-	-
Mercury Content	max. 1	ppm	-
Molecular Weight	452.36	-	-
pH	Stable at 2 - 11	-	-
Pure Dye Content	min. 87	%	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant,

GMP,

Halal,

Kosher,

REACH (Europe),

Vegan

Chemical Inventories

EINECS (EU),

TSCA (USA)

Regulatory

• TSCA Status : In Compliance
• 95/45/EC, 231/2012 & 2008/128/EC : E110
• 21 CFR 74.706, 74.1706, 74.2706
• Compliant with European Directive 76/768/EEC for cosmetics.
• Permitted for Cosmetic and Toiletry applications in China and Korea

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

8 years (unopened container)

Storage Instructions

• Store the product in original packaging with the original seal intact, in a dry environment, protected from heat and light.
• Store material sealed; recommended storage temperature between 60°F and 85°F (15°C and 30°C).
• Keep the original label intact and legible; keep container in good condition, protect from physical damage.
• Keep all opened containers tightly sealed in an area that is secure and clean.