Chemical Name diSodium 4’,4”-di(N-ethyl-3-sulphonatoenzylamino)triphenyl-methylium-2-sulphonate
Structural Formula
Stability
Light
5
Heat
100°C
5
200°C
5
Alkali
5
Fruit Acids (citric / tartaric)
5
Preservatives
Benzoic
acid
5
Sulphur
dioxide
5
Water Solubility
160 grams per litre at 20°C
Usage
A brilliant blue shade of particular interest for blending with Tartrazine
to give green shades and with other colours in the production of brown,
caramel and black shades.
Possesses excellent fastness properties and used in all branches of the
food industry.