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Lavanya Abir - D & C Black 2

D & C Black 2/Lavanya Abir is black powder. It is an Inorganic Pigment.

Brand: Lavanya (64 products)

INCI Name: CI 77266, Carbon Black

Functions: Pigment

Pigment Type: Inorganic Pigments

Color (Properties): Black

Labeling Claims: Additive-free, Aflatoxin-free, Alcohol-free, Allergen-free, Animal Products-free, BSE-free, CMR Substances-free, Cruelty-Free, Dioxin-free, GMO-free, Gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, Latex-free, Melamine-free, Nanomaterials-free, Nitrosamines-free, Not Tested on Animals, Paraben-free, Pesticide-free, Preservative-free, Solvent-free, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, VOC-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Color Cosmetic Applications
Hair Care Applications
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Nail Care Applications
Oral Care Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Skin Care Applications
Applications

Mainly use in Cosmetic products. Certified for use in by US FDA - D & C Black No 2 may be safely used for coloring the following cosmetics: eyeliner, brush-on-brow, eye shadow, mascara, lipstick, blushers and rouge, makeup and foundation, and nail enamel, in amounts consistent with current good manufacturing practice.

Typical Guideline for Use

D & C Black 2 is Inorganic Pigment & It gives coloration through Dispersion. First disperse in suitable media by using high speed stirrer or triple roll mill. This dispersion is then used for the coloration of final product.

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Appearance
Black Powder / Soft Granules
Insoluble in
Water, Acetone, Vegetable Oil, Ethyl Acetate, 3:1, Methanol : n-Butanol, Ethanol (100%), Ethanol (25%), IPA (Isopropanol), Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM), Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP), n-Butanol, N-Butyl Acetate, Silicon Oil
Dispersible in
Glycerol, Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density0.15 - 0.40g/cc-
Molecular Weight12g/mole-
Particle Sizemax. 1Micron-
pH Value (1% Solution)6.5 - 8.5--
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
D & C Black 2min. 97.00% W/W-
Water in the form of Moisturemax. 03.00% W/W-
Solubility Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Castor Oil (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 > 300°C--
Light Fastness7--
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

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories
Regulations

This colorant meets specification of:

  • CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Part- 73.
  • Indian Standard [ IS 4707 ] for cosmetic products.
  • European Cosmetic Directive (EC) No 1223/2009 of the council of 30 November 2009.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Typical Packing

As a standard packaging we fill 10 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.