CAS number
2783-94-0
Industry
Food & Beverage
Typical form
Powder
Additive number
INS 110 (E110)
Also known as: FD&C Yellow 6.
Typical grades: Food grade; aluminium lake also available.
About Sunset Yellow
Sunset Yellow FCF is a water-soluble synthetic azo dye that gives an orange-yellow colour. It is supplied as a powder, with aluminium lake forms also available.
Uses and applications
Food and beverage
Used to colour drinks, confectionery, snacks and desserts, where permitted.
Pharmaceutical
Used to colour tablets, capsules and syrups.
Cosmetics
Used in some cosmetic products where permitted.
Regulatory note and documentation
Food additives must meet the food regulations of the country of use, such as Codex Alimentarius standards, EU rules, US FDA requirements or the Food Standards Code in Australia and New Zealand, for the intended food and use level. Regulatory status, permitted levels and registration requirements vary by country, so please confirm requirements for your own product and market before use.
COA, TDS and SDS are available on request. Contact our team for pricing, minimum order quantities and delivery to your location.
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