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Indigo Carmine

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MOQ : 1 Kilogram

Indigo Carmine Specification

Appearance
Dark blue powder

Assay
99% min.

Melting Point
> 300C (decomposes)

Solubility Tests
Soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol

Taste
Tasteless

Structural Formula
C16H8N2Na2O8S2

Heavy Metal (%)
<0.001% (10 ppm)

Shelf Life
3 years

Smell
Odorless

Physical Form
Powder

Molecular Formula
C16H8N2Na2O8S2

Water Solubility
Soluble

CAS No
860-22-0

Other Names
Acid Blue 74, FD&C Blue 2, 5,5-Indigodisulfonic Acid Sodium Salt

Type
Synthetic Dye

Color
Blue

Purity
99%

Application
Pharmaceutical Industry, Laboratory Reagent, Coloring agent, Food & Beverages

Storage
Store in a cool & dry place, keep away from direct sunlight

Indigo Carmine Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
1 Kilogram

Supply Ability
1 Kilogram Per Week

Delivery Time
1 Week

About Indigo Carmine

Our company is engaged in offering Indigo Carmine, which is validated for use as a food colorant. Primarily, it is used as pH indicator. Besides, offered chemical is also widely used as a reliable redox indicator, which turns yellow upon reduction. Only qualitative ingredients are used by our professionals for formulating these chemicals employing sophisticated resources. We timely offer it in qualitative packaging at our patrons' destinations to assure their convenience. Offered Indigo Carmine is acclaimed by our clients owing to its accurate composition, purity, longer shelf life and effectiveness.

Other details:

Non-toxic
CAS No.: 860-22-0
Synonyms: Acid Blue 74
Chemical Name: Disodium 3,3' Dioxo-2,21-BI-Indoylidene-5,5' Disulphonate

Application area:

Animal feeds
Pickles
Soft drinks & beverages
Bath soaps
Cheese
Jams & jellies
Dessert edible ices & confectionery
Toothpaste
Decoration & coating
Shampoos
Pesticides
Baked goods
Washing powder
Tablets capsules
Writing inks
Toiletry products
Canned products

Versatile Coloring Agent for Multiple Industries

Indigo Carmine serves as a reliable coloring agent, valued for its vibrant hue and high purity in the pharmaceutical, laboratory, and food sectors. Its stable chemical nature ensures consistent performance in formulations, while strict quality standards (reagent, food, and analytical grades) make it suitable for both scientific and commercial needs.

Robust Stability and Safe Handling

This dye remains stable under normal storage conditions and is not classified as hazardous. With a shelf life of up to three years, Indigo Carmine should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight for optimal longevity and performance. The non-toxic and tasteless properties ensure its safe use in food, beverages, and laboratory settings.

FAQs of Indigo Carmine:

Q: How should Indigo Carmine be stored to maintain its quality?

A: Indigo Carmine should be stored in a cool, dry place and kept away from direct sunlight. This helps preserve its stability and ensures a full shelf life of up to three years.

Q: What makes Indigo Carmine suitable for food, pharmaceutical, and laboratory use?

A: Its high purity (99%), reagent, food, and analytical grade standards, along with low heavy metal content (<0.001%) and water solubility, make Indigo Carmine ideal for use in food products, pharmaceutical formulations, and laboratory analyses.

Q: When is Indigo Carmine typically used in laboratory or industrial applications?

A: Indigo Carmine is often utilized as an analytical reagent in titrations and chemical tests, as well as a coloring agent in pharmaceuticals and food processing, particularly when a consistent blue color is required.

Q: What is the process for using Indigo Carmine as a coloring agent?

A: The powder is dissolved in water or suitable solvent, according to the applications requirements. Its high solubility and stable nature make it easy to mix into formulations for food, beverages, or chemical testing.

Q: Where is Indigo Carmine supplied and distributed in India?

A: It is widely available across India through distributors, exporters, importers, manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, traders, and wholesalers, ensuring accessible supply for various industries.

Q: What are the benefits of choosing Indigo Carmine with a 99% assay?

A: Selecting this grade ensures intense, reliable coloring and minimal impurities, guaranteeing quality and compliance for regulated food, pharmaceutical, and lab applications.

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