DyStar FD&C Yellow No. 6 Granular

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DyStar FD&C Yellow No. 6 Granular (Sunset Yellow FCF, CI 15985) is a yellow food coloring with applications in various food and beverage products like bakery, cereals, confectionery, and beverages, as well as pet foods. It has excellent oxidative stability, heat stability, and improved light stability. It is FDA compliant and certified under FDA 21 CFR 74. The product comes in granule form and is available in boxes. It is also allergen-free and suitable for cosmetic and pharma applications as a pigment.

Ingredient Name: Sunset Yellow FCF (FD&C Yellow No.6)

Chemical Name: Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate

Pigment Type: Organic Pigments

    Enhanced TDS

    Identification & Functionality

    CI Name
    Food Yellow 3
    CI Number
    15985
    Chemical Family
    Azo Compounds
    Chemical Name
    Disodium 6-hydroxy-5-[(4-sulphonatophenyl)azo]naphthalene-2-sulphonate
    Ingredient Name
    Sunset Yellow FCF (FD&C Yellow No.6)
    Manufactured By
    DyStar
    Pigment Type
    Organic Pigments
    Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
    Pigment
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Food Coloring
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    Pigment
    Technologies
    Cosmetic Ingredients,
    Food Ingredients,
    Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
    Product Families
    Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
    Color Additives
    Food Ingredients — Functional Additives
    Color Additives & Decoratives
    Cosmetic Ingredients — Pigments & Colorants
    Color Pigments
    Chemical Structure

    Durastrength® 4000 - Typical Starting Formulation Recommendations - 1

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims
    Allergen-free
    Food Ingredients Features
    Excellent Oxidative Stability,
    Heat Stability,
    Improved Light Stability
    Remarks
    • FD&C Yellow No. 6 gives a reddish yellow color in solution. It has good resistance to acids, alkalies, heat and light. Resistance to oxidizing and reducing agents is fair.
    • The major uses of FD&C Yellow No. 6 are in beverages, bakery goods, pet foods, dessert powders, confections and cereals.

    Applications & Uses

    Markets
    Agriculture & Feed,
    Food & Nutrition
    Applications
    Agriculture & Feed — Animal Health & Nutrition
    Pets
    Food & Nutrition — Beverage
    Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages
    Food & Nutrition — Food
    Bakery,
    Cereals & Snacks,
    Confectionery,
    Desserts & Fruit Preparations
    Food & Nutrition Applications
    Beverage Products,
    Breakfast Cereals,
    Desserts,
    Pet Foods

    Properties

    Color (Properties)
    Yellow
    Physical Form
    Granules
    Appearance
    Red-orange granules
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Pure Color Assaymin. 89%-
    Pure Color Assaymin. 87%-
    Molecular Weight452.4--
    Color Index No.15985--
    Color Index NameFood Yellow 3--
    Microbiological Values
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Gram Negative BacteriaNegative--
    Yeast & Mold Countmax. 100col./gram-
    Aerobic Plate Countmax. 100col./gram-
    Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Sodium Chloride2 - 4%-
    Water Content3 - 5%-
    FD&C Yellow 6 Lake89 - 95%-
    Heavy Metals
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm-
    Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm-
    Lead Contentmax. 10ppm-
    Solubility Data
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Solubility in EthanolTint--
    Solubility in Propylene Glycol2oz. per gallon-
    Solubility in Glycerine14oz. per gallon-
    Solubility in Distilled Water23oz. per gallon-
    Stability Information
    Light Moderate
    Oxidation Fair
    Heat Good

    Variations in pH
    pH 3 Stable
    pH 8 Stable

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance
    FDA 21 CFR 74,
    FDA Compliant

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Boxes
    Packaging Information

    Standard packaging size is 55 lbs. (25kg) in fiber drums with polyethylene liners and 11 lbs. (5 kg) cardboard boxes with polyethylene liners.

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life
    5 years
    Shelf Life Information

    Indefinite when stored as recommended (5 years)

    Recommended Storage Conditions

    Store at room temperature in a dry location. Keep containerand inner liner tightly closed.