Primary Food Color

• Appearance
• Fine red powder

• Application
• Used as food coloring agent in beverages, confectionery, bakery, desserts, syrups, and pharmaceuticals.

• Assay
• Min 85%

• CAS No
• 3567-69-9

• Color
• Red

• Heavy Metal (%)
• <10 ppm

• Melting Point
• >300C (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• C20H12N2Na2O7S2

• Other Names
• Acid Red 14, Food Red 3

• Physical Form
• Powder

• Purity
• 99%

• Shelf Life
• 24 months from manufacturing date

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• Not less than 70%

• Solubility Tests
• Clear red solution in water

• Storage
• Other, Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from sunlight and incompatible substances.

• Structural Formula
• C20H12N2Na2O7S2 (as depicted on product documentation)

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Other, Synthetic Food Color

• Water Solubility
• Soluble

• Appearance
• Fine orange-yellow powder or granules

• Application
• Food & Beverage Coloring, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Confectionery

• Assay
• 98-100%

• Boiling point
• Not applicable (decomposes)

• CAS No
• 2783-94-0

• Color
• Yellow to Orange

• Heavy Metal (%)
• <0.001%

• Melting Point
• >300C (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• C16H10N2Na2O7S2

• Other Names
• Sunset Yellow FCF, Orange Yellow S, FD&C Yellow No. 6

• Physical Form
• Other, Powder or Granular

• Purity
• >98%

• Shelf Life
• 3 years from date of manufacture

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• >98%

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

• Storage
• Other, Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and moisture

• Structural Formula
• C16H10N2Na2O7S2

• Taste
• Other , Neutral

• Type
• Other, Synthetic Food Color

• Water Solubility
• Very soluble

• Appearance
• Fine red powder

• Application
• Food, Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics

• Assay
• 98-99%

• CAS No
• 3567-69-9

• Color
• Red

• Heavy Metal (%)
• Less than 0.002%

• Melting Point
• 300 C (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• C20H11N2Na3O10S3

• Other Names
• Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A, C.I. Food Red 7

• Physical Form
• Powder

• Purity
• 99% Min

• Shelf Life
• 4 years

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• Approximately 95%

• Solubility Tests
• Passes test in water

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

• Structural Formula
• C20H11N2Na3O10S3

• Taste
• Other , Neutral

• Type
• Other, Synthetic Food Color

• Water Solubility
• Soluble in water

• Appearance
• Fine red powder or granules

• Application
• Beverages, bakery, confectionery, dairy, processed foods, desserts

• Assay
• 98.5% Min

• CAS No
• 25956-17-6

• Color
• Red

• Heavy Metal (%)
• <0.001%

• Melting Point
• Not applicable (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• C18H14N2Na2O8S2

• Other Names
• Food Red 17, FD&C Red No. 40, Allura Red AC

• Physical Form
• Powder

• Purity
• 99%

• Shelf Life
• 2 years

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• Approximately 90% (estimate)

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

• Storage
• Other, Keep in tightly closed containers, stored in a cool dry place away from sunlight

• Structural Formula
• (Refer to C.I. 16035 or Allura Red structural notation)

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Other, Synthetic Food Color

• Water Solubility
• Soluble

• Appearance
• Fine Powder

• Application
• Used in beverages, confectionery, dairy products, bakery, pharmaceutical coatings

• Assay
• 98.0%-100.0%

• CAS No
• 915-67-3

• Color
• Dark Red to Purple

• Heavy Metal (%)
• <0.001%

• Melting Point
• >300C

• Molecular Formula
• C20H11N2Na3O10S3

• Other Names
• Amaranth Red; Food Red 9; E123

• Physical Form
• Powder

• Purity
• 98% Min

• Shelf Life
• 2 years if properly stored

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• 98% Min

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

• Storage
• Other, Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight

• Structural Formula
• C20H11N2Na3O10S3

• Taste
• Other , Odorless, tasteless

• Type
• Other, Synthetic Food Color

• Water Solubility
• Soluble

• Appearance
• Fine red powder

• Application
• Confectionery, bakery, beverages, desserts, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics

• Assay
• Min. 85%

• CAS No
• 2611-82-7

• Color
• Red

• Heavy Metal (%)
• <0.01%

• Melting Point
• >300C (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• C20H11N2Na3O10S3

• Other Names
• Acid Red 18, C.I. 16255

• Physical Form
• Powder

• Purity
• >96%

• Shelf Life
• 2 years

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• Typically >96%

• Solubility Tests
• Soluble in water; gives a clear red solution

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

• Structural Formula
• Refer to product documentation

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Other, Synthetic Food Color

• Water Solubility
• Soluble

• Appearance
• Blue powder or granules

• Application
• Food coloring, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics

• Assay
• >98%

• CAS No
• 3536-49-0

• Color
• Blue

• Heavy Metal (%)
• <0.001%

• Molecular Formula
• C27H31N2NaO6S2

• Other Names
• E131, Food Blue 5, Blu Patente V

• Physical Form
• Powder

• Purity
• >98%

• Shelf Life
• 24 months

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• >80%

• Solubility Tests
• Passes standard tests

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

• Structural Formula
• See image or chemical references

• Taste
• Other , Odorless, tasteless

• Type
• Other, Synthetic Food Color

• Water Solubility
• Soluble in water

• Appearance
• Fine Red Powder

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

• Assay
• 99% Min

• CAS No
• 3734-67-6

• Color
• Red

• Heavy Metal (%)
• < 0.005%

• Melting Point
• >300C (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• C16H10N2Na2O7S2

• Other Names
• Food Red 2G, C.I. 18050

• Physical Form
• Powder

• Purity
• 99% Min

• Shelf Life
• 3 years

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• 99%

• Solubility Tests
• Soluble in water, forms clear solution

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

• Structural Formula
• C16H10N2Na2O7S2

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Other, Synthetic Food Color

• Water Solubility
• Highly Soluble

• Appearance
• Yellow Powder or Granular

• Application
• Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Confectionery

• Assay
• 85%

• Boiling point
• Not applicable (decomposes on heating)

• CAS No
• 1934-21-0

• Color
• Bright Yellow

• FEMA No
• No

• Heavy Metal (%)
• 0.01%

• Melting Point
• > 300C (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• C16H9N4Na3O9S2

• Other Names
• FD&C Yellow 5, E102, Acid Yellow 23, C.I. 19140

• Physical Form
• Other, Powder/Granules

• Purity
• >= 95%

• Shelf Life
• 36 Months

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• Approx. 85-95%

• Solubility Tests
• Clear yellow solution in water

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

• Structural Formula
• C16H9N4Na3O9S2

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Other, Synthetic Food Color

• Water Solubility
• Easily soluble in water

• Appearance
• Dark brown powder

• Application
• Bakery, confectionery, beverages, dairy, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics

• Assay
• >99%

• CAS No
• 1934-20-9

• Color
• Chocolate Brown

• Heavy Metal (%)
• 0.001%

• Melting Point
• Decomposes

• Molecular Formula
• C20H13N2NaO4S

• Other Names
• Chocolate Brown HT, C.I. Food Brown 3

• Physical Form
• Powder

• Purity
• >99%

• Shelf Life
• 24 months

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• >99%

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

• Storage
• Other, Keep in tightly closed container, store at cool & dry place

• Structural Formula
• Available on request

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Other, Synthetic Food Color

• Water Solubility
• Freely soluble in water

• Appearance
• Dark black powder

• Application
• Bakery, Confectionery, Beverages, Dairy, Ice Cream, Snacks, Pharmaceutical

• Assay
• >98%

• CAS No
• 8004-92-0

• Color
• Black

• Heavy Metal (%)
• 0.001%

• Melting Point
• None (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• C28H17N5Na4O14S4

• Other Names
• Food Black 2, Black PN, Brilliant Black BN

• Physical Form
• Powder

• Purity
• 99%

• Shelf Life
• 2 years

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• >90%

• Solubility Tests
• Passes solubility in water test

• Storage
• Other, Keep in a tightly closed container, in a cool & dry place, away from sunlight

• Structural Formula
• (Refer to molecular description: disodium 4,4-[(2,4-diamino-5-hydroxyphenyl)imino]bis[1,3-benzenedisulfonate])

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Other, Synthetic food color

• Vapor Density
• Not determined

• Water Solubility
• Soluble in water

• Appearance
• Fine black powder

• Application
• Confectionery, Beverages, Bakery, Dairy, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical

• Assay
• Not less than 85%

• CAS No
• 1934-21-0

• Color
• Black

• Heavy Metal (%)
• Max 0.001%

• Melting Point
• ~220C (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• C28H17N5Na4O14S4

• Other Names
• Black PN, Food Black 1, Brilliant Black BN

• Physical Form
• Powder

• Purity
• Min 99%

• Shelf Life
• 2 years

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• Min 85%

• Solubility Tests
• Passes food color solubility tests

• Storage
• Other, Store in cool, dry, dark place, tightly closed

• Structural Formula
• Available on request

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Other, Synthetic Food Color

• Water Solubility
• Soluble

• Appearance
• Blue powder or granules

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

• Assay
• > 85%

• Boiling point
• Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)

• CAS No
• 3844-45-9

• Color
• Brilliant Blue

• Heavy Metal (%)
• < 0.001%

• Melting Point
• Above 300C (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• C37H34N2Na2O9S3

• Other Names
• FD&C Blue No. 1, E133, Acid Blue 9, C.I. 42090

• Physical Form
• Powder

• Purity
• > 85%

• Shelf Life
• 3 Years

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• > 90%

• Solubility Tests
• Passes solubility test in water

• Storage
• Other, Store in a tightly closed container, in a cool, dry, ventilated area away from sources of heat or ignition.

• Structural Formula
• (C.I. 42090) C37H34N2Na2O9S3

• Taste
• Other , Neutral

• Type
• Other, Synthetic Food Color

• Water Solubility
• Freely soluble

• Appearance
• Fine green powder

• Application
• Food, Confectionery, Baking, Dairy, Beverages

• Assay
• 99%

• CAS No
• 1934-21-0

• Color
• Green

• Heavy Metal (%)
• 0.001%

• Melting Point
• 300C (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• C27H25N2NaO7S2

• Other Names
• Green S

• Physical Form
• Powder

• Purity
• 99%

• Shelf Life
• 24 months

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• 99%

• Solubility Tests
• Soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol

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

• Structural Formula
• Available on request

• Taste
• Other , Neutral

• Type
• Other, Synthetic Food Color

• Water Solubility
• Freely soluble

• Appearance
• Fine red powder

• Application
• Beverages, confectionery, bakery, ice cream, desserts

• Assay
• >90%

• CAS No
• 16423-68-0

• Color
• Red

• Heavy Metal (%)
• <0.001%

• Melting Point
• >300C (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• C20H6I4Na2O5

• Other Names
• Red No. 3, E127, Acid Red 51

• Physical Form
• Powder

• Purity
• >98%

• Shelf Life
• 36 months

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• ~93%

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

• Storage
• Other, Store in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed

• Structural Formula
• C20H6I4Na2O5 (see image for details)

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Other, Synthetic Food Color

• Vapor Density
• Not determined

• Water Solubility
• Easily soluble

• Appearance
• Yellow powder or granules

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

• Assay
• > 95%

• CAS No
• 8004-92-0

• Color
• Yellow

• Heavy Metal (%)
• < 0.001%

• Melting Point
• 310 C (decomposes)

• Molecular Formula
• C18H9NO8S2Na

• Other Names
• Acid Yellow 3, D&C Yellow No. 10, Food Yellow 13, C.I. 47005

• Physical Form
• Other, Powder/Granular

• Purity
• 99%

• Shelf Life
• 24 months

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• Approximately 95%-98%

• Solubility Tests
• Completely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol

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

• Structural Formula
• C18H9NO8S2Na (structure available upon request)

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Other, Synthetic food color

• Water Solubility
• Soluble

• Appearance
• Dark blue powder

• Application
• Food industry; used for coloring beverages, confectionery, processed foods

• Assay
• 99% min

• CAS No
• 860-22-0

• Color
• Blue

• Heavy Metal (%)
• <10 ppm

• Melting Point
• >300C (dec.)

• Molecular Formula
• C16H8N2Na2O8S2

• Other Names
• Indigotine, Acid Blue 74

• Physical Form
• Powder

• Purity
• 99%

• Shelf Life
• 3 years

• Smell
• Other, Odorless

• Solid Content
• 99%

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

• Storage
• Other, Store in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed.

• Structural Formula
• Available on request

• Taste
• Other , Tasteless

• Type
• Other, Synthetic food color

• Water Solubility
• Freely soluble