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FD&C Yellow 5 Lake – Trusted Pharma Color for Your Formulations
Looking for premium-quality FD&C Yellow 5 Lake pharma color? As a reliable manufacturer, supplier, exporter, wholesaler, and distributor, we specialise in delivering high-grade FD&C Yellow 5 Lake designed to meet the exact needs of pharmaceutical applications.
Renowned for its vibrant yellow shade, FD&C Yellow 5 Lake is widely used in tablet coatings, capsules, syrups, and powdered medicines. Its lake formulation ensures excellent opacity, stability, and even dispersion, making it ideal for achieving consistent and professional results. Manufactured under stringent quality standards, our FD&C Yellow 5 Lake complies with FDA, USP, and global pharmacopeia regulations, ensuring its safety and reliability for pharmaceutical use.
Why Choose Our FD&C Yellow 5 Lake?
- Globally approved for pharmaceutical applications
- High purity and consistent performance across batches
- Water-insoluble, perfect for controlled-release formulations
- Customisable packaging options to suit bulk requirements
- On-time global delivery with dependable supply chain support
We proudly serve pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract developers, and R&D teams, providing tailored color solutions that enhance the appeal and quality of formulations. Let us help you find the perfect solution for your colouring needs.
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Key Features:
| Product Characteristics | Product Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | FD&C Yellow 5 Lake |
| C.I Name | Tartrazine |
| E number | E102 |
| EC no. | 217-699-5 |
| CAS no. | 1934-21-0 |
| HSN | 32041982 |
| CI no. | 19140 |
| Molecular Formula | C16H9N4Na3O9S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 534.4 g/mol |
| Color | Bright yellow powder |
| Apperance | Powder, Granular and Liquid |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and ethanol |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Taste | Slightly bitter |
| pH Stability | Stable within pH range 2.5-10.5 |
| Storage | Stable under normal cooking/baking conditions |
| Water | 140gm/l |
| Ethanol (95%) | Very Sparingly Soluable |
| Propylene Glycol | 50gm/l |
| Vegetable Oil | Insoluable |
| Type | Organic / Inorganic |
| Light | Very Good (in Water) |
| Heat | 105 ºC to 205°C |
| Fruit Acids | Excellent |
| Benzoic Acid | Excellent |
| Sulphur Dioxide | Excellent |
| Alkalies | Good (Redder) |
Uses / Applications:
- Pharmaceutical Tablets & Capsules: Used in tablet coatings and gelatin capsules to provide a vibrant yellow shade with enhanced stability.
- Liquid Medications & Suspensions: Adds a bright yellow colour to syrups and liquid formulations for an appealing look.
- Topical Ointments & Creams: Improves the aesthetic of medicated creams, gels, and other topical formulations.
- Personal Care & Cosmetics: Commonly used in lipsticks, blushes, eyeshadows, and other cosmetic products for a stable yellow pigment
- Chewable Tablets: Provides consistent colour in chewable and effervescent pharmaceutical tablets.
- Diagnostic Applications: Utilized in medical coatings, laboratory stains, and colour coding for diagnostic procedures.
Available forms:
- Powder
- Liquid
- Granules/Crystals
Packaging Option:
- 25kg HDPE Drums with 2 liners inside
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