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Lavanya Indica - D & C Red 7

D & C Red 7/Lavanya Indica is a red powder. It is an US FDA Certified Organic Pigments.

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

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.

Certified for use in by US FDA - The combined total of D & C Red 7 must not exceed 5 mg per daily dose of Drug. Cosmetic - consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices.

Typical Guideline for Use

D & C Red 7 is insoluble in water. 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
Red Powder
Insoluble in
Water, Acetone, Ethyl Acetate, Ethanol (100%), Ethanol (25%), Iso Propyl Myristate (IPM), Light Liquid Paraffin Oil (LLP), N-Butyl Acetate, Silicon Oil
Soluble in
Glycerol, Vegetable Oil, Methanol, IPA (Isopropanol)
Dispersible in
Propylene Glycol, Sorbitol
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Absorptivity600g.cm / 100 ml-
Bulk Density0.2 - 0.5g/cc-
Molecular Weight424.45g/mole-
Particle Sizemax. 7Micron-
pH Value (1% Solution)6 - 8--
Wavelength of Max Absorbance520 ± 4nm-
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
D & C Red 7min. 90.00% W/W-
Sodium Chloridemax. 02.00% W/W-
Sodium Sulphatemax. 05.00% W/W-
Water in the form of Moisturemax. 03.00% W/W-
Solubility Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glycerolmax. 0.1%-
IPA (Isopropanol)max. 0.1%-
Methanolmax. 0.1%-
Propylene Glycol (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
Sorbitol (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
Vegetable Oilmax. 0.1%-
Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HeatColor is stable up to 250°C--
Light Fastness6--
pH7 - 12--
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 Food Directive (EU) No 231/2012 of 9 March 2012 for use in Food product & Cosmetic Directive (EC) No 1223/2009 (Annex IV, E-180 ) 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.