Quinoline Yellow WS, C.I. 47005, or Food Yellow 13, is a yellow food dye with a maximum absorption wavelength of 416 nm.p. 119 Chemically it is a mixture of disulfonates, monosulfonates and trisulfonates of 2- indan-1,3-dione
| Product Characteristics | Product Detail |
|---|---|
| Colour Index No. | 47005 |
| Food Colour No. | Yellow 13 |
| F.D. & C. No. | Yellow 10 |
| CAS NO. | 100208-62-6 |
| E.E.C. No. | E-104 |
| I.S. No. | none |
| Total Dye Content Corrected for Sample (Min.) | 70% |
| Volatile Matter (chloride & sulphate) (Max) | 30% |
| Solubility In Water (20oc) | 120 gram / litre |
| Combined Ether Extract. (Max) | 0.20% |
| Water Insoluble (Max) | 0.20% |
| Class | Xanthene |
| Light Stability | 4 |
| Heat Stability (100oc) | 4 |
| Alkali Stability | 4 |
| Subsidiary Dyes (MAX) | 1.50% |
| Dyes Intermediate (Max) | 0.50% |
| Lead | < 10 ppm |
| Arsenic | < 3 ppm |
| Mercury | < 1 ppm |
| Heavy Metals | < 20 ppm |