Specification Tartrazine (Powder) : Description

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SPECIFICATION TARTRAZINE (POWDER)

Description : European permitted synthetic food colour. Product is a free -flowing blendable
powder, free from lumps or visible impurities. The product is Kosher & Halal
certified.

Classification : E No. : 102 C.I. No. : 19140
C.I. Name : Food Yellow 4 CAS No. : 1934-21-0

Conforms to the EC Directive 2008/128/EC, & FAO/WHO Food & Drug and
Nutrition paper 52/1 and 2.

Analytical Specifications :
Pure Dye Content : 85.00 % Min
Water Insoluble Matter : 0.20 % Max
Ether Extractable Matter : 0.20 % Max
Subsidiary Colouring Matters : 1.00 % Max
Organic Compounds Other Than Col. Matters : <0.50 % Max
Unsulphonated Primary Aromatic Amines : 0.01 % Max

Metals :
Lead : 10.00 PPM Max
Arsenic : 3.00 PPM Max
Cadmium : 1.00 PPM Max
Mercury : 1.00 PPM Max
Heavy Metals : <40 PPM Max

Storage : Store in original container at ambient temperatures.
Shelf Life : 6 years from the date of manufacturing of the color.


Mr. M.R. Patil
Q.C. Manager

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