FD & C Color

• Appearance
• Yellow Powder or Granules

• Application
• Confectionery, Beverages, Baked Goods, Dairy Products, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics

• Assay
• >85% (as color content)

• Boiling point
• Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)

• CAS No
• 1934-21-0

• Color
• Yellow

• Heavy Metal (%)
• <0.001%

• Melting Point
• >300C (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• C16H9N4Na3O9S2

• Other Names
• Tartrazine; FD&C Yellow No. 5

• Physical Form
• Other, Powder / Granules

• Purity
• >98%

• Shelf Life
• Up to 4 years under proper storage

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• >85%

• Solubility Tests
• Completely soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol

• Storage
• Other, Store in a tightly closed container, protected from light and moisture, in a cool, dry place

• Structural Formula
• Refer to chemical structure image

• Taste
• Other , Neutral

• Type
• Other, Synthetic Food Color

• Water Solubility
• Easily soluble in water

• Appearance
• Orange-yellow powder or granules

• Application
• Bakery, Beverages, Confectionery, Dairy, Snacks

• Assay
• >95%

• Boiling point
• Not applicable (decomposes on heating)

• CAS No
• 2783-94-0

• Color
• Yellow-orange

• Heavy Metal (%)
• <0.001%

• Melting Point
• Specific melting point not available (decomposes on heating)

• Molecular Formula
• C16H10N2Na2O7S2

• Other Names
• Sunset Yellow FCF, Orange Yellow S

• Physical Form
• Other, Powder / Granules

• Purity
• 99%

• Shelf Life
• 24 months

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• Not less than 85%

• Solubility Tests
• Easily disperses in water

• Storage
• Other, Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight

• Structural Formula
• See molecular structure image

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Other, Food colorant

• Water Solubility
• Soluble

• Appearance
• Red Powder or Granules

• Application
• Beverages, bakery, confectionery, dairy, desserts, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics

• Assay
• Not less than 85% total dye content

• CAS No
• 16423-68-0

• Color
• Bright Red

• Heavy Metal (%)
• <0.001%

• Melting Point
• Deepens in color above 300C (decomposes without a definite melting point)

• Molecular Formula
• C20H6I4Na2O5

• Other Names
• Erythrosine, CI Food Red 14

• Physical Form
• Other, Solid (Powder/Granules)

• Purity
• >99%

• Shelf Life
• Min. 24 Months from the date of manufacturing

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• Approx. 9598%

• Solubility Tests
• Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol

• Storage
• Other, Store in tightly closed containers, in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight.

• Structural Formula
• (Refer to product documentation)

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Other, Synthetic Food Color

• Water Solubility
• Soluble

• Appearance
• Blue powder or granules

• Application
• Food & Beverage industry, Confectionery, Dairy, Pharmaceuticals

• Assay
• Not less than 85%

• Boiling point
• Not applicable (decomposes)

• CAS No
• 3844-45-9

• Color
• Blue

• Heavy Metal (%)
• <0.001%

• Melting Point
• >300C (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• C37H34N2Na2O9S3

• Other Names
• Brilliant Blue FCF; Acid Blue 9; E133

• Physical Form
• Other, Powder / Granules

• Purity
• >99%

• Shelf Life
• 3 Years when properly stored

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solubility Tests
• Passes in specified solvents

• Storage
• Other, Store in a tightly closed container, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, away from sunlight

• Taste
• Other , Odorless, tasteless

• Type
• Other, Synthetic Food Color

• Water Solubility
• Soluble in water

• Appearance
• Blue powder or granules

• Application
• Used in food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, confectionery, bakery, dairy products

• Assay
• 99% Min

• Boiling point
• Not applicable (decomposes)

• CAS No
• 3844-45-9

• Color
• Blue

• Heavy Metal (%)
• 0.001%

• Melting Point
• >300C (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• C16H8N2Na2O8S2

• Other Names
• Indigo Carmine, Acid Blue 74, FD&C Blue No. 2

• Physical Form
• Other, Powder/Granular

• Purity
• >99%

• Shelf Life
• 3 years

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• 98-99%

• Solubility Tests
• Gives clear blue solution in water

• Storage
• Other, Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

• Structural Formula
• C16H8N2Na2O8S2

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Other, Synthetic Food Colorant

• Water Solubility
• Soluble in water

• Appearance
• Fine red powder

• Application
• Beverages, Bakery, Confectionery, Dairy Products, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics

• Assay
• 98.0% Min

• CAS No
• 25956-17-6

• Color
• Red

• Heavy Metal (%)
• <0.001%

• Molecular Formula
• C18H14N2Na2O8S2

• Other Names
• Allura Red AC, Red 40

• Physical Form
• Powder

• Purity
• >98%

• Shelf Life
• 24 months

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• 41-44%

• Solubility Tests
• Soluble in water, insoluble in organic solvents

• Storage
• Other, Keep container tightly closed in a dry and cool place

• Structural Formula
• Available upon request

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Other, Synthetic Food Color

• Water Solubility
• Freely soluble in water