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.