Allura Red AC is a synthetic red colour additive identified by CAS No. 25956-17-6 and Colour Index No. 16035. It is also known as INS 129, E129, Food Red 17 and FD&C Red No. 40 in relevant regulatory and industry contexts. The substance is the disodium salt of an azo dye and is used to impart a consistent red shade in applications where the colour additive is permitted.
Allura Red AC is typically supplied as a red-coloured powder or granules. It is freely soluble in water and is used in colour-formulation processes where uniform shade, dispersion or dissolution, and batch-to-batch consistency are important. Its suitability for a specific application depends on the product grade, certificate of analysis, applicable food or industrial standards, and the regulations in the destination market.
Depending on local approvals and the grade supplied, Allura Red AC may be considered for colour formulation in selected food and beverage products, confectionery, dessert preparations, processed foods, and other permitted applications. The specific use, maximum level, purity requirements, and labelling obligations must be checked against the applicable regulations before use.
For laboratory, research or industrial applications, confirm that the selected grade meets the intended technical requirements. A laboratory reagent grade should not automatically be treated as suitable for food use.
When evaluating Allura Red AC, buyers should review the current technical data sheet (TDS), certificate of analysis (CoA), batch identity, assay method, subsidiary colouring matter limits, moisture or loss-on-drying result, and relevant impurity limits. Food applications may require additional evidence of compliance with the relevant jurisdiction's colour-additive rules.
Store the material in its original, properly closed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture, and incompatible substances. Follow the supplier's safety data sheet (SDS), handling precautions, and storage instructions. Use appropriate personal protective equipment to avoid unnecessary contact and dust exposure.
For product selection, request the grade specification, intended-use confirmation, packaging information, current CoA, SDS, and applicable regulatory documentation. Confirm that the material is approved for the intended application and destination market before purchasing or incorporating it into a formulation.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Dark-red powder or granules |
Mediocon Inc is a GMP-certified API manufacturer and bulk pharmaceutical ingredient supplier based in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. We specialise in supplying Allura Red AC | Manufacturer | Mediocon INC (CAS 25956-17-6) and over 1,000 other Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, excipients, herbal extracts, and nutraceutical ingredients to pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide.
Our Allura Red AC | Manufacturer | Mediocon INC is manufactured under strict quality management protocols compliant with WHO-GMP, ISO 9001:2015, and major pharmacopoeial standards (IP, BP, USP, EP). Every batch undergoes full analytical testing before release with a Certificate of Analysis.
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