Food Grade Tartrazine; Acid Yellow 23; Food Yellow 4 CAS 1934-21-0

Product Name: Food Grade Tartrazine; Acid Yellow 23; Food Yellow 4 CAS 1934-21-0 Model NO.: Tartrazine; Resource: Chemosynthesis Color: Yellow Shelf Life: >12 Months Storage Method: Normal Packaging Material: Plastic Certification: ISO, FDA, HACCP EINECS: No Formula: C16h9n4na3o9s2 CAS No.: 1934-21-0 Other Name: Acid Yellow 23;Food Yellow 4 Appearance: Orange or Bright Orange Powder Stock: Yes HS: 32041200 Trademark: SAMREAL Transport Package: Drum Specification: 25KG Origin: China HS Code: 32041200 Product Description Acid Yellow 23 [1934-21-0]NameAcid Yellow 23SynonymsC.I.19140; Tartrazine; Food Yellow 4; Trisodium 1-(4-sulfonatophenyl)-4-(4-sulfonatophenylazo)-5-pyrazolone-3-carboxylateMolecular StructureMolecular FormulaC16H9N4Na3O9S2Molecular Weight534.36CAS Registry Number1934-21-0 (642-62-6)PropertiesMelting point300 ºCWater solubility260 g/L (30 ºC)Tartrazineis a syntheticlemon yellowazo dyeprimarily used as afood coloring.[1][2][3][4]It is also known asE numberE102,C.I.19140,FD&CYellow 5, Acid Yellow 23, Food Yellow 4, and trisodium 1-(4-sulfonatophenyl)-4-(4-sulfonatophenylazo)-5-pyrazolone-3-carboxylate).[5]Tartrazine is a commonly used color all over the world, mainly for yellow, and can also be used withBrilliant Blue FCF(FD&C Blue 1, E133) orGreen S(E142) to produce various green shades.Products containing tartrazineFoodsMany foods contain tartrazine in varying proportions, depending on the manufacturer or person preparing the food. When in food, tartrazine is typically labelled as "color", "tartrazine", or "E102", depending on the jurisdiction, and the applicable labeling laws (seeRegulationbelow).Products containing tartrazine commonly include processed commercial foods that have an artificial yellow or green color, or that consumers expect to be brown or creamy looking. It has been frequently used in the bright yellow coloring of imitation lemon filling in baked goods. The following is a list of foods that may contain tartrazine:[citation needed]Desserts and confectionery:ice cream,ice popsand popsicles,confectioneryandhard candy(such asgummy bears,Peeps marshmallow treats, etc.),cotton candy, instantpuddingsand gelatin (such asJell-O),cakemixes,pastries(such as Pillsbury pastries),custardpowder,marzipan,biscuits, and cookies.Beverages:soft drinks(such asMountain Dew),energy and sports drinks, powdereddrink mixes(such asKool-Aid), fruitcordials, and flavored/mixed alcoholic beverages.Snacks: flavoredcorn chips(such asDoritos,nachos, etc.),chewing gum,popcorn(both microwave and cinema-popped), andpotato chips.Condiments and spreads:jam,jelly(includingmint jelly),marmalade,mustard,horseradish,pickles(and other products containing pickles such astartar sauceand dill pickle dip), and processed sauces.Other processed foods:cereal(such ascorn flakes,muesli, etc.),instant or "cube" soups),rices(likepaella,risotto, etc.),noodles(such as some varieties ofKraft Dinner), pureed fruit and pickled peppers, bright-green-coloredseaweed salad.Personal care and cosmetics productsA number of personal care and cosmetics products may contain tartrazine, usually labelled as CI 19140 or FD&C Yellow 5, including:Liquid and barsoaps, green hand sanitizer,moisturizersandlotions,mouth washes,perfumes, toothpastes, andshampoos,conditionersand other hair products.Cosmetics, such as eyeshadow, blush, face powder and foundation, lipstick, etc. - even those that are primarily pink or purple. (Usually make-up manufacturers use one label for all shades in a product line, placing the phrase "may contain" ahead of all colors that are used in that line, not necessarily that specific shade.)Nail polish,nail polish remover,temporary tattoos, andtanning lotions.MedicationsVarious types of medications include tartrazine to give a yellow, orange or green hue to a liquid, capsule, pill, lotion, or gel, primarily for easy identification.[6]Types of pharmaceutical products that may contain tartrazine includevitamins,antacids, cold medications (including cough drops andthroat lozenges), lotions and prescription drugs.Most, if not all, medication data sheets are required to contain a list of all ingredients, including tartrazine. Some include tartrazine in the allergens alert section.The CanadianCompendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties(CPS), a prescribing reference book for health professionals, mentions tartrazine as a potential allergy for each drug that contains tartrazine.Other productsOther products, such as household cleaning products, paper plates,pet foods,crayons, inks for writing instruments, stamp dyes, face paints and envelope glues, may also contain tartrazine.