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Lavanya Congo - D & C Red 17

D & C Red 17/Lavanya Congo is a dark red powder. It is a Solvent Soluble Dye.

Brand: Lavanya (64 products)

INCI Name: CI 26100, Solvent Red 23

Chemical Name: 1-(4-(phenylazo)phenylazo)-2-naphthol

Functions: Dye

Dye Type: Drug Dyes, Solvent Dyes

Dosage Form: Capsules, Ointments, Soft Gels, Syrups, Tablets

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Applications

Mainly use in Drugs & Cosmetic products.

Certified for use in by US FDA - Externally applied drugs and cosmetics - consistent with GMP.

Typical Guideline for Use

D & C Yellow 17 is Dye & It gives coloration through solution. For coloration this product, first pre-soluble in any suitable medium ( light liquid paraffin, vegetable oil or compatible fragrances ). This dispersion is then used for the coloration of final product.

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Appearance
Dark Red Powder
Insoluble in
Water, Glycerol, Sorbitol, Ethanol (25%)
Soluble in
Acetone, Vegetable Oil, Methanol, Ethyl Acetate, Silicon Oil, Ethanol (100%), IPA (Isopropanol), Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM), Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP), N-Butyl Acetate
Dispersible in
Propylene Glycol
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Absorptivity940g.cm / 100 ml-
Bulk Density0.2 - 0.5g/cc-
Molecular Weight352.39g/mole-
Particle Size100 - 60Micron-
pH Value (1% Solution)6 - 8--
Wavelength of Max Absorbance514 ± 4nm-
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
D & C Red 17min. 90.00% W/W-
Sodium Chloridemax. 02.00% W/W-
Sodium Sulphatemax. 01.00% W/W-
Water in the form of Moisturemax. 07.00% W/W-
Solubility Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acetonemax. 0.10%-
Ethanol (100%)max. 0.10%-
Ethyl Acetatemax. 0.10%-
IPA (Isopropanol)max. 0.10%-
Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM)max. 0.10%-
Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP)25ppm-
Methanolmax. 0.10%-
N-Butyl Acetatemax. 0.10%-
Propylene Glycol (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
Silicon Oilmax. 0.10%-
Vegetable Oilmax. 0.10%-
Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HeatColor is stable up to 100°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- 74.
  • Indian Standard [ IS 4707 ] for cosmetic products.
  • European Cosmetic Directive (EC) No 1223/2009 of the council of 30 November 2009.
  • Japanese regulations.

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.