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Lavanya Elegans (Rosinated) - D & C Red 7 Calcium Lake

D & C Red 7 Calcium Lake/Lavanya Elegans (Rosinated) is a red powder. It is an US FDA Certified Organic Pigment.

Brand: Lavanya (64 products)

INCI Name: Pigment Red 57:1

Chemical Name: Calcium 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulphonatophenyl)azo]-2-naphthoate

Pigment Type: Organic Pigments

Functions: Pigment

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

Synonyms: D&C Red 7

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Identification & Functionality

CI Name
CI Number
Chemical Name
Country of Origin
INCI Name
Ingredient Origin
Pigment Type
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
5281-04-9
EC No.
226-109-5
Technologies
Product Families
Chemical Structure

Lavanya Elegans (Rosinated) - D & C Red 7 Calcium Lake - Chemical Structure

Compositions
Component Dye Content- 17 - 25% Dye Content- 32 - 40% Dye Content- 38 - 45% Dye Content- 47 - 58% Dye Content- 68 - 76%
D & C Red 7 17 - 25% W/W 32 - 40% W/W 38 - 45% W/W 47 - 58% W/W 68 - 76% W/W
Calcium Sulfate 62 - 69% W/W 44 - 49% W/W 38 - 41% W/W 22 - 28% W/W Not applicable
Gum Rosin 05 - 06% W/W 08 - 11% W/W 09 - 13% W/W 12 - 17% W/W 16 - 24% W/W
Water ( Moisture) 5% W/W, Maximum 5% W/W, Maximum 5% W/W, Maximum 5% W/W, Maximum 5% W/W, Maximum
Sodium Chloride & Sulfate (As Sodium Salt) 3% W/W, Maximum 3% W/W, Maximum 3% W/W, Maximum 3% W/W, Maximum 3% W/W, Maximum

 

Chemical Formula

C18H14N2O6S.Ca

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Dosage Form
Bath & Shower Applications
Hair Care Applications
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Oral Care Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Skin Care Applications
Applications

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

Typical Guideline for Use

D & C Red 7 Calcium 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

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Appearance
Red Powder
Insoluble in
Water, Vegetable Oil, Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP), N-Butyl Acetate, Silicon Oil
Dispersible in
Glycerol, Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol
Soluble in
Ethyl Acetate, n-Butanol, 3:1, Methanol : n-Butanol, IPA (Isopropanol), Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM)
Slightly Soluble in
Acetone, Ethanol (100%), Ethanol (25%)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Absorptivity600g.cm / 100 ml-
Bulk Density0.20 - 0.60g/cc-
Molecular Weight424.45g/mole-
Particle Sizemax. 7Micron-
pH Value (2% Suspension)5 - 8--
Wavelength of Max Absorbance520 ± 4nm-
Solubility Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
3:1, Methanol : n-Butanolmax. 0.10%-
Castor Oil (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
Ethyl Acetatemax. 0.10%-
Glycerol (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
IPA (Isopropanol)max. 0.10%-
Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM)max. 0.10%-
n-Butanolmax. 0.10%-
Propylene Glycol (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
Sorbitol (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HeatColor is stable up to 150°C & after this color burn at 200°C--
Light Fastness7--
pHWater Insoluble--
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- 82.
  • Indian Standard [ IS 4707 ] for cosmetic products.
  • European Cosmetic Directive (EC) No 1223/2009 - ANNEX IV (E180) of the council of 30 November 2009.
  • Japanese regulations.
  • Chinese Standards for 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.