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Specification Tartrazine (Powder) : Description

This document provides specifications for tartrazine powder, including its description as a free-flowing, blendable powder that is kosher and halal certified. It lists the European permitted classification numbers and analytical specifications for purity levels. The powder must meet maximum limits for water insoluble matter, ether extractable matter, subsidiary coloring matters, organic compounds other than coloring matters, and levels of lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and heavy metals. The tartrazine powder should be stored in its original container at ambient temperatures and has a shelf life of 6 years from the manufacturing date.

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Specification Tartrazine (Powder) : Description

This document provides specifications for tartrazine powder, including its description as a free-flowing, blendable powder that is kosher and halal certified. It lists the European permitted classification numbers and analytical specifications for purity levels. The powder must meet maximum limits for water insoluble matter, ether extractable matter, subsidiary coloring matters, organic compounds other than coloring matters, and levels of lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and heavy metals. The tartrazine powder should be stored in its original container at ambient temperatures and has a shelf life of 6 years from the manufacturing date.

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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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