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Neelilake Sunset Yellow FCF Lake

Neelilake Sunset Yellow FCF Lake is a fine orange yellow powder. It is an Aluminum Lake.

Brand: Neelilake (13 products)

Chemical Name: Sunset yellow aluminum lake

Functions: Food Coloring, Pigment

Color: Orange, Yellow

Labeling Claims: Additive-free, Aflatoxin-free, Alcohol-free, Allergen-free, BSE-free, CMR Substances-free, Dioxin-free, Genotoxic-free, Gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, Latex-free, Melamine-free, Nitrosamines-free, Non-GMO, Not Engineered With Nanomaterials, Not Tested on Animals, Not sterilized or processed with radiation, Paraben-free, Pesticide-free, Preservative-free, Solvent-free, TSE-free, VOC-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Identification & Functionality

CI Number
Country of Origin
Ingredient Origin
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
15790-07-5
E Number
E 110
EC No.
239-888-1
Compositions
Component CAS Number Dye Content-09 - 14% Dye Content-12 - 17% Dye Content-20 - 28% Dye Content- 40 - 48% Dye Content- 44 - 52%
Sunset Yellow FCF 2783-94-0 09 -14% W/W 12 - 17% W/W 20 - 28% W/W 40 - 48% W/W 44 - 52% W/W
Aluminum Hydroxide 21645 -51-2 67 - 72% W/W 64 - 69% W/W 53 - 61% W/W 33 - 41% W/W 29 - 37% W/W
Water in the form of Moisture 7732-18-5 17.00% W/W,
maximum
17.00% W/W,
maximum
17.00% W/W,
maximum
17.00% W/W,
maximum
17.00% W/W,
maximum
Sodium Chloride & Sulfate ( As Sodium Salt ) 7647-14-5 & 7757-82-6 02.00% W/W, maximum 02.00% W/W, maximum 02.00% W/W, maximum 02.00% W/W, maximum 02.00% W/W, maximum
Chemical Structure

Neelilake Sunset Yellow FCF Lake - Chemical Structure

Chemical Formula

C16H9AlN2O7S2

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Applications
  • Mainly use in Food, Drugs & Cosmetic products.
  • Refer product brochure for more details.
Typical Guideline for Use
  • Sunset Yellow FCF Lake is insoluble & in most organic solvents but soluble in Acid & Alkali medium.
  • It gives coloration through Dispersion. For coloration this product, first pre-disperse in any suitable medium (like propylene glycol, glycerol any convenient medium which is compatible to final product). This dispersion is then used for the coloration of final product.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Fine Orange Yellow Powder
Insoluble in
Water, Ethanol (100%), Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM), Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP), n-Butanol, N-Butyl Acetate, Silicon Oil
Soluble in
Acetone
Dispersible in
Glycerol, Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, 3:1, Methanol : n-Butanol, Ethyl Acetate, Sorbitol
Slightly Soluble in
Ethanol (25%), IPA (Isopropanol), Vegetable Oil
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Absorptivity555g.cm / 100 ml-
Bulk Density0.2 - 0.5g/cc-
Molecular Weight432.36g/mole-
Particle Sizemax. 7Micron-
pH Value (2% Slurry)4 - 5.5--
Wavelength of Max Absorbance482 ±4nm-
Solubility
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
3:1, Methanol : n-Butanol (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
Acetonemax. 0.1%-
Castor Oil (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
Ethyl Acetate (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
Glycerol (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
Propylene Glycol (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
Sorbitol (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HeatColor is stable up to 150°C--
Light Fastness6--
pH3.5 - 5.5--
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

Regulations

This colorant meets specification of:

  • Indian Cosmetic standard 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.
  • 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 12.5 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. For more information refer Material Data Sheet.