Sunset Yellow FCF
Synonym(s):Food Yellow 3;Orange Yellow S
- CAS NO.:2783-94-0
- Empirical Formula: C16H13N2NaO7S2
- Molecular Weight: 432.4
- MDL number: MFCD00036437
- EINECS: 220-491-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2024-05-15 13:17:26
What is Sunset Yellow FCF?
Description
FD & C Yellow No. 6 is principally the disodium salt of 6-hydroxy5-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2-napthalenesulfonic acid. The trisodiumsalt of 3-hydroxy-4-[(4-sulfophenyl)azo]-2,7-napthal-enedisul- fonic acid may be added in small amounts.
The colorant is an orange powder that dissolves in water to give a solution yellow-orange at neutrality or in acid and red-brown in base. When dissolved in concentrated sulfuric acid, it yields an orange solution that turns yellow when diluted with water. It is slightly soluble in 95% ethanol.
FD & C Yellow No. 6 is used in various food items including dessert powders, cereals, bakery goods, snack foods, confectionery products, maraschino cherries, sausage, ice cream, sherbet, dairy products, and beverages. It is also used in cosmetics, ingested and externally applied drugs and dietary supplements.1
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The Uses of Sunset Yellow FCF
Sunset Yellow FCF (FD&C Yellow #6) is a colorant. It has good stability to changes in ph, showing no appreciable change at ph 3–8. It has excellent solubility in water with a solubility of 19 g in 100 ml at 25°c. It has moderate stability to light, fair stability to oxidation, good stability to heat, and shows appreciable change in 10% sugar systems. It has a reddishyellow hue and has good tinctorial strength. It has moderate compatibility with food components and is used in beverages, bakery goods, dessert confections, and ice cream.
What are the applications of Application
Sunset yellow FCF is a petroleum-derived orange azo dye
Properties of Sunset Yellow FCF
Melting point: | 390°C (dec.) |
Boiling point: | 162.4°C |
Density | 0.474-0.588[at 20℃] |
storage temp. | Amber Vial, Refrigerator |
solubility | Soluble in water, ethanol |
form | crystals |
color | Orange-red |
Water Solubility | 5-10 g/100 mL at 24 ºC |
Safety information for Sunset Yellow FCF
Signal word | Warning |
Pictogram(s) |
Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270:Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P332+P313:IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313:IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. |
Computed Descriptors for Sunset Yellow FCF
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Neelikon Food Dyes Chemicals Ltd
Orjet Intermediates Pvt. Ltd.
Vidhi Specialty Food Ingredients Ltd
Parshwanath Group of Indusries
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