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Neelilake Allura Red Lake

Neelilake Allura Red Lake is fine red powder. It is an Aluminum Lake.

Brand: Neelilake (13 products)

INCI Name: CI 16035

Chemical Name: Aluminium, 6-hydroxy-5-[(2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid complex

Functions: Dye, Food Coloring, Pigment

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Identification & Functionality

CI Name
CI Number
Chemical Name
Country of Origin
INCI Name
Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
68583-95-9
E Number
E 129
EC No.
271-524-7
Technologies
Product Families
Chemical Structure

Neelilake Allura Red Lake - Chemical Structure

Compositions
Component Dye Content- 08 - 14% Dye Content- 12 - 17% Dye Content- 20 - 28% Dye Content- 28 - 35% Dye Content- 35 - 40% Dye Content- 40 - 48%
Allura Red 08 - 14% W/W 12 - 17% W/W 20 - 28% W/W 28 - 35% W/W 35 - 40% W/W 40 - 48% W/W
Aluminum Hydroxide 67 - 73% W/W 64 - 69% W/W 53 - 61% W/W 46 - 53% W/W 41 - 46% W/W 33 - 41% W/W
Water in the form of Moisture 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 17.00% W/W, maximum
Sodium Chloride & Sulfate (As Sodium Salt ) 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 02.00% W/W, maximum

 

Chemical Formula

C18H16AlN2O8S2

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Food & Nutrition Applications
Applications

Mainly used in Food, Drugs & Cosmetic products.

Typical Guideline for Use

Allura Red 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
Fine Red Powder
Insoluble in
Water
Dispersible in
Propylene Glycol, Glycerine, Sorbitol
Slightly Soluble in
Ethanol (25%), Vegetable Oil
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Absorptivity540g.cm / 100 ml-
Bulk Density0.2 - 0.5g/cc-
Molecular Weight479.43g/mole-
Particle Sizemax. 7Micron-
pH Value (2% Slurry)4 - 5.5--
Wavelength of Max Absorbance505 ±4nm-
Solubility Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glycerine (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
Propylene Glycol (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
Sorbitol (Disperse)max. 0.1%-
Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HeatColor is stable up to 100°C--
Light Fastness5--
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:

  • 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.