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FD&C Yellow 6

Category: Water Soluble

CI Number: 15985

Chemical Class: Azo Dye

Form: Powder

Shade

Classic Sunset Yellow for Food & Beverages

FD&C Yellow 6 is the US regulatory name for the high-purity water-soluble dye widely known as Sunset Yellow FCF. It produces a vibrant reddish-yellow or orange shade and is one of the most common colorants used globally. Its excellent solubility and good stability make it a versatile choice for a vast range of applications, providing a warm, appealing color to countless food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products.

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

  • Bright, reddish-yellow (orange) shade.
  • Excellent solubility in water for clear formulations.
  • Good stability to heat and light.
  • High purity, meeting international food & drug standards (FD&C).

Technical Highlights

  • Common Name: Sunset Yellow FCF
  • Type: Water Soluble
  • Appearance: Reddish-Yellow Powder

Packaging & Availability

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