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Brilliant Blue

General Information

Product NameBrilliant Blue
Catalog NumberDYE-FOOD-0019
Color IndexC.I.42090
Cas3844-45-9
Chemical NameBis[4-(n-ethyl-n-3-sulfophenylmethyl)aminophenyl]-2-sulfophenylmethylium disodium salt
Molecular FormulaC37H34N2Na2O9S3
Molecular Weight792.86 g/mol

Physical Data

Density (g/cm3)0.8
ColorRed purple to blue purple
Physical StatePowder or granule
OdorOdorless
pH6.0-7.0
Light StabilityGood
Oxidative ResistancePoor
Solubility (g/L)Water220
Glycerinum190
Ethanol150
Propylene Glycol260

Physicochemical Properties

Content (w/%)≥ 85.0
Loss on Drying (Chlorides as NaCl and Sulfates as Na₂SO₄, w/%)≤ 14.0
Water-Insoluble Matter (w/%)≤ 0.20
Subsidiary Dyes (w/%)≤ 3.0
Arsenic (As) (mg/kg)≤ 1.0
Lead (Pb) (mg/kg)≤ 10.0
Manganese a(Mn) (mg/kg)≤ 50.0
Chromium b(Cr) (mg/kg) ≤ 50.0

a. Suitable for manganese process; b. Suitable for chromium process.

Usage Range

Usable RangeMaximum Dosage (g/kg)
Spices and powder, spice sauces0.01
Instant cereals, including rolled oats (flakes) (only cocoa corn flakes)0.015
Beverages0.02
Flavored fermented milk, condensed milk, frozen beverages (excluding edible ice), preserved fruits, pickled vegetables, cooked beans, processed nuts and seeds, shrimp-flavored chips, cookie fillings, flavored syrups, fruit and vegetable juice (pulp) beverages, dairy beverages, carbonated drinks, fruit-flavored drinks, mixed drinks, jellies0.025
Fried nuts and seeds, flavored pie fillings, puffed foods (coloring only)0.05
Decorative fruits and vegetables, tapioca pearls0.1
Solid drinks0.2
Cocoa products, chocolate and chocolate products, candies0.3
Jams, fruit-flavored syrups, semi-solid compound seasonings0.5
  • This manual is for reference only, please do some small-scale tests before use in order to confirm the correct process and method. Alfa Chemistry will never be responsible for any disputes and liabilities arising therefrom. If in doubt, please contact us.

At Alfa Chemistry, we provide top-quality brilliant blue food color suitable for a wide range of applications, ensuring both regulatory compliance and vibrant, lasting color in your products. If you have any further questions or need detailed specifications, please feel free to contact us. We are committed to providing high-quality Brilliant Blue and expert support to meet your business needs.

It is important to note that our products are for research use only and are not for clinical use.

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