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Food additives have become a necessity of all
types of food products and food industry. Right from the aroma of the
beverage, the texture of the food and its visual appeal, has to be
enriched to make it acceptable. |
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C. I. Hue Name | Solvent Red 23 |
C. I. Number | 26100 |
Chemical Class | DISAZO |
Hue | Yellowish Red Powder |
Physical Appearance | Dark Red Orange |
PH | 7 To 8 |
Molecular Weight | 352 |
Solubility | Insoluble In Benzene, Soluble In Ethanol And Acetone, Very Soluble In Benzene |
Lovibond Tintometer Reading 0.002% Colour In Benzene In 1/4 Inch Cell |
Yellow 2.5 ± 0.3 Red 8.6 ± 0.3 |
Lead Contents | Less Than 20 PPM |
Arsenic Contents | Less Than 2 PPM |
Heavy Metal Contents | Less Than 100 PPM |
Free Amine Contents | Less Than 200 PPM |
Loss On Drying | 0.30% |
Ash Content | 0.16% |
Fastness |
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Light | Good |
Heat : Melting Point : Stable To |
195°C 70°C |
Water | Insoluble |
Effect Of 5% NA2CO3 | Unaffected |
Effect Of 5% HCL | Unaffected |
Material Supplied As | Heavy Paper Bags/ M.S. Drums/HDPE Carboys Inside
Double Polythelene Bags |
Uses | Mainly Oils, Fats And Waxes Also In Alcoholic, Ester And Hydrocarbon Solvents. Occasionally In Polystyrene Also Used In Cosmetics & as an Indicator. |