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fd&c yellow no. 6 (c.i. 15985)
sunset yellow FCF

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CAS Number: 2783-94-0Picture of molecule3D/inchi
Other(deleted CASRN):12707-27-6
ECHA EINECS - REACH Pre-Reg:220-491-7
FDA UNII: H77VEI93A8
Nikkaji Web:J1.043.369J
MDL:MFCD00036437
Molecular Weight:452.37363856
Formula:C16 H10 N2 Na2 O7 S2
BioActivity Summary:listing
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Category:coloring agents
 
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JECFA Food Additive: Sunset Yellow FCF
GSFA Codex: Sunset yellow FCF (110)
DG SANTE Food Additives:sunset yellow FCF
FDA Mainterm (SATF):2783-94-0 ; FD&C YELLOW NO. 6
FDA Regulation:
FDA PART 201 -- LABELING
Subpart A--General Labeling Provisions
Sec. 201.20 Declaration of presence of FD&C Yellow No. 5 and/or FD&C Yellow No. 6 in certain drugs for human use.


FDA PART 74 -- LISTING OF COLOR ADDITIVES SUBJECT TO CERTIFICATION
Subpart B--Drugs
Sec. 74.1706 FD&C Yellow No. 6.


FDA PART 74 -- LISTING OF COLOR ADDITIVES SUBJECT TO CERTIFICATION
Subpart C--Cosmetics
Sec. 74.2706 FD&C Yellow No. 6.


FDA PART 74 -- LISTING OF COLOR ADDITIVES SUBJECT TO CERTIFICATION
Subpart A--Foods
Sec. 74.706 FD&C Yellow No. 6.


FDA PART 82 -- LISTING OF CERTIFIED PROVISIONALLY LISTED COLORS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Subpart B--Foods, Drugs, and Cosmetics
Sec. 82.706 FD&C Yellow No. 6.
 
Physical Properties:
Appearance:orange red powder (est)
Assay: 85.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Flash Point: 32.00 °F. TCC ( 0.00 °C. ) (est)
logP (o/w): -1.180
Soluble in:
 water, 2.049e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
 water, 1.90E+05 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp)
 
Organoleptic Properties:
Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found).
 
Cosmetic Information:
CosIng:cosmetic data
Cosmetic Uses: cosmetic colorants
hair dyeing agents
 
Suppliers:
BOC Sciences
For experimental / research use only.
Sunset Yellow FCF >95%
Odor: characteristic
Use: Sunset Yellow FCF used as colorant food additives in many food products. Provisionally listed for use in food, drugs and cosmetics. Sunset Yellow is useful in fermented foods which must
Flavorchem
FD&C Yellow No. 6
Glentham Life Sciences
Sunset Yellow FCF
Indis NV
For experimental / research use only.
Sunset Yellow E110
Kishi Kasei
Yellow No.5
Rung International
FD&C Yellow No.6
Rung International
Lake Sunset Yellow
Rung International
Sunset Yellow
Santa Cruz Biotechnology
For experimental / research use only.
Sunset yellow FCF
Sigma-Aldrich
For experimental / research use only.
Sunset Yellow FCF analytical standard
TCI AMERICA
For experimental / research use only.
Food Yellow No. 5
Zhong Ya Chemical
F D & C Yellow #6
 
Safety Information:
Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
 
Hazards identification
 
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
 
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Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 > 10000 mg/kg
GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA"
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 5, Pg. 747, 1967.

intraperitoneal-rat LD50 3800 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: COMA BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA"
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 5, Pg. 747, 1967.

oral-mouse LD50 > 6000 mg/kg
GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA"
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 5, Pg. 747, 1967.

intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 4600 mg/kg
BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD BEHAVIORAL: COMA GASTROINTESTINAL: "HYPERMOTILITY, DIARRHEA"
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 5, Pg. 747, 1967.

Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined
 
Safety in Use Information:
Category:
coloring agents
Recommendation for fd&c yellow no. 6 (c.i. 15985) usage levels up to:
 not for fragrance use.
 
Recommendation for fd&c yellow no. 6 (c.i. 15985) flavor usage levels up to:
 not for flavor use.
 
Safety References:
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of Sunset Yellow FCF (E 110) as a food additive
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Revised exposure assessment for Sunset Yellow FCF based on the proposed revised maximum permitted levels of use as a food additive
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Assessment of the results of the study by McCann et al. (2007) on the effect of some colours and sodium benzoate on children’s behaviour [1] - Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Food Contact Materials (AFC)
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Statement on Allura Red AC and other sulphonated mono azo dyes authorised as food and feed additives
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Reconsideration of the temporary ADI and refined exposure assessment for Sunset Yellow FCF (E 110)
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):2783-94-0
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :6093232
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:2
disodium (5E)-6-oxo-5-[(4-sulfonatophenyl)hydrazinylidene]naphthalene-2-sulfonate
Chemidplus:0002783940
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials
RTECS:QK2450000 for cas# 2783-94-0
 
References:
 disodium (5E)-6-oxo-5-[(4-sulfonatophenyl)hydrazinylidene]naphthalene-2-sulfonate
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:2783-94-0
Pubchem (cid):6093232
Pubchem (sid):134982919
 
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FooDB:FDB002601
Export Tariff Code:2927.00.5000
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ChemSpider:View
FAO:SUNSET YELLOW FCF
 
Potential Blenders and core components note
None Found
 
Potential Uses:
 cosmetic colorants
 
Occurrence (nature, food, other):note
 not found in nature
 
Synonyms:
 acid food yellow 3
 C.I. food yellow 3, disodium salt
 disodium (5E)-6-oxo-5-[(4-sulfonatophenyl)hydrazinylidene]naphthalene-2-sulfonate
 disodium 6-hydroxy-5-((4-sulfonatophenyl)azo)naphthalene-2-sulfonate (c.i. 15985)
 disodium 6-hydroxy-5-((4-sulphonatophenyl)azo)naphthalene-2-sulphonate
 disodium salt of 1-p-sulphophenylazo-2-naphthol-6-sulphonic acid
 fd&c yellow no. 6
 food yellow 3
 food yellow 6
6-hydroxy-5-((4-sulfophenyl)azo)-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, disodium salt
6-hydroxy-5-((4-sulphophenyl)azo)-2-naphthalenesulphonic acid, disodium salt
6-hydroxy-5-((p-sulfophenyl)azo)-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid disodium salt
6-hydroxy-5-((p-sulfophenyl)azo)-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, disodium salt
6-hydroxy-5-((p-sulphophenyl)azo)-2-naphthalenesulphonic acid, disodium salt
2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-hydroxy-5-((4-sulfophenyl)azo)-, disodium salt
2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-hydroxy-5-((4-sulfophenyl)azo)-, disodiumsalt
2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-hydroxy-5-((p-sulfophenyl)azo)-, disodium salt
1-p-sulfophenylazo-2-hydroxynaphthalene-6-sulfonate, disodium salt
1-p-sulfophenylazo-2-naphthol-6-sulfonic acid, disodium salt
1-p-sulphophenylazo-2-naphthol-6-sulphonic acid, disodium salt
 sunset yellow (c.i. 15985)
 sunset yellow 6
 sunset yellow FCF
 sunset yellow FCF (E 110)
 
 
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