Description

Crystal Ponceau 6R is a synthetic, water-soluble azo dye widely recognized for its vibrant red color. This high-purity colorant is essential for providing consistent, stable, and safe coloration in a variety of regulated products. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries seeking reliable and compliant ingredients for their formulations.

Application

• Food Coloring: Used as a red color additive (E124) in beverages, confectionery, desserts, and processed foods.
• Pharmaceutical Coatings & Formulations: Employed to color tablet coatings, capsules, and oral liquid medicines for product identification and branding.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Provides color in products such as lipsticks, soaps, shampoos, and bath products.
• Laboratory Staining: Functions as a biological stain in histological and microbiological applications.
• Industrial Applications: Used in coloring paper, textiles, and inks where a specific red shade is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Crystal Ponceau 6R
CAS No.	2766-77-0
Molecular Formula	C20H11N2Na3O10S3
Molecular Weight	604.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Ponceau 6R; Acid Red 44; Food Red 6; CI 16255; E124; Cochineal Red A; New Coccine; Azorubin S; Brilliant Ponceau 5R
EINECS	220-411-2

Quality Control

Our Crystal Ponceau 6R is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure it meets the stringent requirements of global markets. We offer grades compliant with relevant food additive specifications (e.g., FCC, EU Directive) and can provide material suitable for pharmaceutical applications. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters, available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 85.0% (as dye content)
Loss on Drying	≤ 10.0 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.2 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Lead (Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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