Brilliant Blue FCF Lake

Brilliant blue FCF Lake is the pigment version of the synthetic organic dye FDC compound used primarily as a blue dispersable colorant for processed foods, medications, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. It is classified as a triarylmethane dye and is known under various names, such as FD&C Blue No. 1 Lake or acid blue 9 Lake. It is denoted by E number E133 and has a color index of 42090. It has the appearance of a blue powder and is dispersible in oils and water based binders, with a maximum absorption at about 628 nanometers. It is one of the oldest FDA-approved color additives and is generally considered nontoxic and safe.
As a blue color, brilliant blue FCF Lake is often found in many food, cosmetics, personal care and pharmaceutical products.

Brilliant blue FCF Lake is extensively used as a water tracer agent. Due to its ability to retain color for long periods of time, brilliant blue FCF outperforms other dye tracers. Additionally, brilliant blue FCF has a low toxicity level that is favorable for the environment.
Molecular weight: 792.84 
Molecular Formula: C37H34N2Na2O9S3
CAS# 68921-42-6
It is used as a coloring agent. In cosmetics and personal care products, it is used in the formulation of a wide variety of product types, eye makeup, makeup, lipsticks, nail polishes, personal cleansers and skin care products.

Key Features: Vibrant Blue Colorant

• Suitable for food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals
• FDA-approved and safe
• Retains color for long periods
• Low toxicity, eco-friendly

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Tartrazine (FD&C Yellow 5)

Tartrazine (also known as FD&C Yellow 5, Acid Yellow 23, and Food Yellow 4) is a synthetic lemon yellow azo dye primarily used as a food coloring. It may also be referenced as E number E102, C.I. 19140.
In addition to being a colorant in food, drugs and cosmetics, it can be used to dye silk and wool. It serves as a dye for wool and silks, a colorant in food, drugs and cosmetics.

Many foods contain tartrazine in varying proportions, depending on the manufacturer or person preparing the food. When in food, tartrazine is typically labelled as "color", "tartrazine", or "E102", depending on the jurisdiction, and the applicable labeling laws (see Regulation below).

Products containing tartrazine commonly include processed commercial foods that have an artificial yellow or green color, or that consumers expect to be brown or creamy looking. It has been frequently used in the bright yellow coloring of imitation lemon filling in baked goods.

Foods containing Tartrazine may include ice cream, ice pops, popsicles, candy, gummy bears, cotton candy, instant puddings, gelatin, cake mixes, pastries, custard powder, marzipan, biscuits, and cookies.
Beverages containing Tartrazine may include soft drinks, energy and sports drinks, powdered drink mixes, fruit cordials, and flavored/mixed alcoholic beverages.
Snacks containing Tartrazine may include flavored corn chip, chewing gum, popcorn, and potato chips.
Condiments and spreads containing Tartrazine may include jam, jelly, marmalade, mustard, horseradish, pickles, and processed sauces.

A number of personal care and cosmetics products may contain tartrazine, usually labelled as CI 19140 or FD&C Yellow 5, including:

Liquid and bar soaps, green hand sanitizer, moisturizers and lotions, mouth washes, perfumes, toothpastes, shampoos, conditioners, eyeshadow, blush, face powder and foundation, lipstick, nail polish, nail polish remover, temporary tattoos, and tanning lotions.

In most jurisdictions, presence of Tartrazine must be declared on the product label if used in food, medicine or personal care products.

Some people may have sensitivity to Tartrazine.
According to the FDA, tartrazine causes hives in fewer than 1 in 10,000 people, or 0.01%. Symptoms may appear after a few minutes up to 14 hours after exposure.
For additional information, please see Code of Federal Regulations #21, Parts 1-99.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Used in processed commercial foods with yellow or green coloring
• Common in beverages such as soft drinks and energy drinks
• Found in cosmetic products like eyeshadows and nail polish
• Applied in textile dyeing for wool and silk
• Regulatory compliance ensures proper labeling

Caution:

Some individuals may be sensitive to Tartrazine, experiencing reactions such as hives in rare cases. According to the FDA, sensitivity occurs in fewer than 1 in 10,000 people. Symptoms may appear minutes to 14 hours after exposure.

Synonyms:

FD&C Yellow 5, Acid Yellow 23, Food Yellow 4, E102, C.I. 19140