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Name –
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PONCEAU 4R
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Revision No –
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00
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Classification
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C.I No. -16255/E 124/C.I. FOOD RED 7/C.I. ACID RED 18/IS2558
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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 POWDER
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1
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Total colour/Assay, percent by Mass, min.
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80.00
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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.
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01.00
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5
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Dye intermediates, percent by mass, max.•1-naphthylamine-4-sulfonic acid•2-naphthol-6,8-di-sulfonic acid
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00.50
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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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Application: Typical applications include beverages, confectionery, bakery, dairy fats and oils, meat, seafood, snacks, dry mixes and seasonings, fruit preparation, convenient food, and pharmaceuticals.
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.