FD&C Red 40

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FD&C Red 40

Water Soluble

CI Number: 16035

Chemical Class: Azo Dye

Form: Powder

Shade

Global Standard Red for Food, Drugs & Cosmetics

FD&C Red 40 is the US regulatory name for the high-purity water-soluble dye widely known as Allura Red AC. It produces a strong, yellowish-red color and is a globally recognized benchmark for red food colorants. Its reliability, versatility, and good stability have made it an indispensable choice for providing consistent and appealing color to a vast range of products across the food, beverage, drug, and cosmetic industries.

Applications
  • Different Types of Cosmetics: Used in externally applied cosmetics such as bath gels and lotions.
  • Pharmaceuticals: Suitable for topical drugs where a strong color is needed for identification.

Key Benefits

  • Strong, consistent yellowish-red shade.
  • High purity, meeting stringent FD&C regulatory standards.
  • Good all-around stability in various applications.
  • Excellent solubility in water for easy use.

Technical Highlights

  • Common Name: Allura Red AC
  • Type: Water Soluble
  • Appearance: Red Powder

Packaging & Availability

  • Supplied in a standardized powder form.
  • Standard Packing: 25 kg paper bag.
  • Customized packaging is available upon request.