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Neelicert FD & C Blue 1

Neelicert FD & C Blue 1 is a reddish blue powder. It is a Water Soluble Dye.

Brand: Neelicert (12 products)

INCI Name: Acid Blue 9, CI 42090

Chemical Name: Brilliant Blue FCF

Functions: Dye, Food Coloring

Dye Type: Acid Dyes, Drug Dyes, Food Dyes

Synonyms: Blue 1, Brilliant Blue FCF, Disodium N-Ethyl-N-4-((4-(Ethyl((3-Sulfophenyl)Methyl)Amino)Phenyl)(2-Sulfophenyl)Methylene)-2,5-Cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)-3-Sulfobenzenemethanaminium, FD&C Blue 1, Patent Blue AR

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Identification & Functionality

CI Number
Chemical Name
Country of Origin
Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
3844-45-9
E Number
E 133
EC No.
223-339-8
Chemical Structure

Neelicert FD & C Blue 1 - Chemical Structure

Chemical Formula

C37H34Na2N2O9S3

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Applications

Mainly used in Food, Drugs & Cosmetic products. (Permitted to use in all cosmetic products.).

Certified for use in by US FDA - Foods, Drugs & Cosmetics- In Amounts consistent with current Good manufacturing practice. In Drugs & Cosmetics - Including those intended for use in the area of the eye.

Typical Guideline for Use

FD & C Blue 1 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

Appearance
Reddish Blue
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
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Absorptivity1640g.cm / 100 ml-
Bulk Density0.60 - 0.80g/cc-
Molecular Weight792.86g/mole-
Particle Size100 - 60Micron-
pH Value (1% Solution)4 - 6.5--
Solution ToneGreenish Blue--
Wavelength of Max Absorbance630 ± 4nm-
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
FD & C Blue 1min. 85.00% W/W-
Sodium Chloridemax. 02.00% W/W-
Sodium Sulphatemax. 07.00% W/W-
Water in the form of Moisturemax. 06.00% W/W-
Solubility
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acetonemax. 0.1%-
Ethanol (100%)max. 0.1%-
Ethanol (at 25%)1%-
Glycerol0.1%-
IPA (Isopropanol)max. 0.1%-
Methanol10%-
Propylene Glycol7%-
Sorbitol2.5%-
Water13.5%-
Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HeatColor is stable up to 180°C--
Light Fastness5--
pH3 - 11--
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

Chemical Inventories
Regulations

This colorant meets specification of:

  • CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Part- 74.
  • Food Safety and Standards Authority of India [FSSAI] & IS 4707.
  • European Food Directive (EU) No 231/2012 of 9 March 2012 for use in Food product & EC Cosmetic Directive (EC) No 1223/2009 of the council of 30 November 2009.
  • Japanese regulations.
  • Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA).
  • Chinese Standards for Food Additive & Cosmetic Products.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
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.