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Amaranth, FD&C Red No. 2, E123, C.I. Food Red 9, Acid Red 27, Azorubin S, or C.I. 16185 is a dark red to purple azo dye used as a food dye and to color cosmetics. The name was taken from amaranth grain, a plant distinguished by its red color and edible protein-rich seeds
| Product Characteristics | Product Detail |
|---|---|
| Colour Index No. | 16185 |
| Food Colour No. | Red 9 |
| F.D. & C. No. | Red 2 |
| CAS NO. | 115-67-3 |
| E.E.C. No. | E-123 |
| Total Dye Content Corrected for Sample (Min.) | 87% |
| Volatile Matter (chloride & sulphate) (Max) | 13% |
| Solubility In Water (20oc) | 120 gram / litre |
| Combined Ether Extract. (Max) | 0.20% |
| Water Insoluble (Max) | 0.20% |
| Class | Monoazo |
| Light Stability | 4 |
| Heat Stability (100oc) | 5 |
| Alkali Stability | 4 |
| Subsidiary Dyes (MAX) | 1.00% |
| Dyes Intermediate (Max) | 0.50% |
| Lead | < 10 ppm |
| Arsenic | < 1 ppm |
| Mercury | < 1 ppm |
| Heavy Metals | < 20 ppm |