Description

Brilliant Blue #1 is a synthetic, water-soluble triphenylmethane dye known for its intense blue color. This high-purity colorant is essential for achieving consistent, vibrant hues in a wide range of commercial products. It is a critical ingredient for manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and industrial sectors requiring a stable and compliant blue dye.

Application

• Food and Beverage Coloring: Used as a certified color additive (FD&C Blue No. 1, E133) in candies, beverages, dairy products, and baked goods.
• Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals: Employed for coloring tablets, capsules, syrups, and ointments to aid in product identification and branding.
• Cosmetics and Personal Care: A key pigment in soaps, shampoos, bath products, and other cosmetics where a bright blue color is desired.
• Industrial and Laboratory Stains: Utilized in biological staining, as a tracer agent, and in various diagnostic and analytical applications.
• Paper and Textile Dyeing: Applied in specialty paper products and for dyeing certain textiles and leather goods.
• Inks and Coatings: Incorporated into printing inks, artists' colors, and specialty coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Brilliant Blue #1
CAS No.	1341-89-5
Molecular Formula	C37H34N2Na2O9S3
Molecular Weight	792.85 g/mol
Synonyms	FD&C Blue No. 1; E133; Acid Blue 9; Disodium [4-[α-[4-diethylaminophenyl)(2,4-disulfophenyl)methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]diethylammonium hydroxide inner salt; Brilliant Blue FCF; Blue #1; CI 42090; Patent Blue AE
EINECS	215-710-9

Quality Control

Our Brilliant Blue #1 is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Each batch is tested against relevant specifications such as FCC, USP/NF, and EU (E133) standards for identity, purity, and heavy metal content. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Blue powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 85.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 15.0%
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.2%
Ether Extractable Matter	≤ 0.2%
Subsidiary Colors (TLC)	Conforms
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤ 2 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.