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Product Name: Tanacol Black PN
Color Index (C.I.) No.: 28440
E Number: E151
CAS Number: 2519-30-4
Chemical Class: Disazo dye
Appearance: Black powder
Brand: Tanacol
Grade: Food Grade

Tanacol Black PN is a high-quality synthetic food color designed to enhance the visual appeal of food, beverages, and pharmaceutical formulations. It provides a strong and uniform black shade and disperses easily in aqueous systems, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. The product is manufactured under controlled conditions to meet international quality and safety standards.

Key Features

• High color strength and excellent dispersion

• Water-soluble powder form

• Stable in acidic and neutral food systems

• Consistent shade and performance in food processing

• Long shelf life when stored properly

Typical Specifications

• Total dye content: ≥ 80%

• Water insoluble matter: ≤ 0.2%

• Subsidiary dyes: ≤ 10%

• Heavy metals: ≤ 40 ppm

• Lead: ≤ 10 ppm

• Arsenic: ≤ 3 ppm

Applications

Tanacol Black PN is commonly used in:

• Confectionery and candies

• Bakery products

• Dairy products and desserts

• Beverages and syrups

• Snacks and processed foods

• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products

Packaging

Available in multiple packaging sizes such as:

• 100 g / 500 g

• 1 kg

• 10–25 kg bulk packs

Tanacol D&C Yellow 8 Lake is an insoluble yellow pigment produced by converting the water-soluble dye D&C Yellow 8 (CI 45350:1) into a lake form by precipitation with aluminum salts. This process makes the color oil-dispersible and stable, allowing it to be used in products where water-soluble dyes are unsuitable.

• Color Index (CI): 45350:1

• Shade: Bright yellow / fluorescent yellow tone

• Appearance: Fine colored powder

• Solubility: Insoluble in water, dispersible in oils and fats

• Type: Synthetic organic lake pigment

• Category: D&C color (approved mainly for drugs and cosmetics)

Typical Applications

Tanacol D&C Yellow 8 Lake is widely used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical formulations, especially where stable pigments are required.

Common uses include:

• Lipsticks and lip gloss

• Face powders and compact powders

• Blush and foundations

• Eye makeup products

• Nail polish / nail lacquers

• Tablet and capsule coatings in pharmaceuticals

Key Properties

• Good light and heat stability

• Non-bleeding pigment in oil-based systems

• Provides bright and uniform yellow shades

• Suitable for dry, oil-based, or wax-based formulations

• Fine particle size for smooth dispersion in cosmetic bases

Typical Quality Specifications (Lake Colors)

• Dye content: 12–18%, 22–28%, or 36–42% grades

• Moisture: Max 17%

• pH (2% slurry): 3.5 – 7.5

• Free dye (bleeding): Max 0.40%

• Heavy metals (Pb, As, Hg, Cd): Controlled within regulatory limits