Description

Safflower Yellow CAS NO 36338-96-2 is a natural, water-soluble pigment derived from the florets of the safflower plant (*Carthamus tinctorius L.*). This high-purity colorant is valued for its excellent stability and safety profile, making it a preferred choice for applications requiring clean-label ingredients. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries seeking vibrant, natural yellow to orange hues.

Application

• Food & Beverage Coloring: Used in candies, beverages, dairy products, baked goods, and sauces to provide a stable yellow to orange color.
• Pharmaceutical Coatings & Formulations: Employed as a natural colorant in tablet coatings, capsules, and syrups.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated into lipsticks, eyeshadows, soaps, and lotions for natural pigmentation.
• Nutraceuticals & Health Supplements: Used to color softgel capsules and powdered supplement blends.
• Industrial Applications: Potential use in textiles and other non-food products where a natural dye is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Safflower Yellow
CAS No.	36338-96-2
Molecular Formula	C43H42O22
Molecular Weight	910.79 g/mol
Synonyms	Carthamin; Carthamus Yellow; Natural Yellow 5; Safflower Red (precursor); Carthamus tinctorius pigment; Safflor Yellow A; CI 75140
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Safflower Yellow is produced and tested under strict quality management systems. We offer grades suitable for food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications, with specifications aligned to industry standards such as FCC and relevant pharmacopoeial monographs. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters to ensure compliance and traceability.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange-brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 90% (Total Carthamin)
Loss on Drying	≤ 8.0 %
Ash	≤ 5.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Solvent Residue	Meets regulatory requirements
Total Plate Count	≤ 1000 cfu/g
Yeast & Mold	≤ 100 cfu/g
E. Coli	Negative
Salmonella	Negative

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