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Name –
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ALLURA RED AC
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Revision No –
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00
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Classification
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E-129 / C. I. FOOD RED 17 / F D & C RED # 40 / C.I. NO.16035
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Effective Date –
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01/17/2000
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No.
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Characteristic
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Requirement
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DESCRIPTION
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REDDISH BROWN POWDER
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1
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Total colour/Assay, percent by Mass, min.
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85.00
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2
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Water-insoluble matter, percent by mass, Max.
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00.20
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3
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Combined ether extracts, percent by mass, Max.
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00.20
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4
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Subsidiary dyes, percent by mass, Max.Lower sulfonatedHigher sulfonatedDi Sodium salt, 6 – hydroxy ,5- [(2-methoxy -5- methyl -4- sulfophenyl )-azo] -8- (2- methoxy-5- methyl -4- sulfophnoxy)-2- naphthalene sulfonic acid
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03.00
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5
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Dye intermediates, percent by mass, max.•6 – hydroxy- 2- naphthalene sulfonic acid sodium salt.•4- Amino -5- methoxy -2- methylbenzene sulfonic acid . •6,6-0xybis (2-Naphthalene Sulfonic Acid) di sodium salt ,Max
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00.5000.30 00.20 01.00
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6
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Unsulfonated primary aromatic amine (calculated as aniline) percent by mass, max.
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00.01
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7
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Lead, mg/kg, Max.
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02.00
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8
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Arsenic, mg/kg, Max.
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03.00
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9
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Heavy metals, (as pb) mg/kg, max
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40.00
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10
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Mercury, mg/kg, Max.
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01.00
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11
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Cadmium, mg/kg, Max
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01.00
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Applications: Allura red can be used for coloring food, drugs, and cosmetics, including beverages, frozen treats, powder mixes, gelatin products, candies, icings, jellies, spices, dressings, sauces, baked goods and dairy products.
Vinayak Ingredients (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd. was established in 1977 as one of the first Menthol producers in India. Soon Vinayak Ingredients (INDIA) Pvt. Ltd. ventured into the arena of food coloring and flavoring agents.
