Carmoisine Red

ALTERNATIVE NAMES
Azorubine, Carmoisine
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
3567-69-9
EC
222-657-4
Food Code
E122

Carmoisine red, or azorubine, is a red powder with formula C20H12N2Na2O7S2 and molecular weight 502.44 g/mol. Soluble in water, used as synthetic azo dye; E122 in food.

Carmoisine Red

Used in food coloring for candies and drinks; beverages for hue; cosmetics for lipsticks; pharmaceuticals for capsules; textiles for dyeing; in research for staining.

May cause hyperactivity in children; irritant to eyes and skin. Stable; use PPE; no major risks but avoid in sensitive individuals with asthma.

Packaged in 25kg cartons with inner bags; store in dry, cool places per general dye SDS.

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