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FD&C Yellow 6
Category: Water Soluble
CI Number: 15985
Chemical Class: Azo Dye
Form: Powder
Classic Sunset Yellow for Food & Beverages
FD&C Yellow 6 is the US regulatory name for the high-purity water-soluble dye widely known as Sunset Yellow FCF. It produces a vibrant reddish-yellow or orange shade and is one of the most common colorants used globally. Its excellent solubility and good stability make it a versatile choice for a vast range of applications, providing a warm, appealing color to countless food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products.
Applications- Different Types of Cosmetics: Used in externally applied cosmetics such as bath gels and lotions.
- Pharmaceuticals: Suitable for topical drugs where a strong color is needed for identification.
Key Benefits
- Bright, reddish-yellow (orange) shade.
- Excellent solubility in water for clear formulations.
- Good stability to heat and light.
- High purity, meeting international food & drug standards (FD&C).
Technical Highlights
- Common Name: Sunset Yellow FCF
- Type: Water Soluble
- Appearance: Reddish-Yellow Powder
Packaging & Availability
- Supplied in a standardized powder form.
- Standard Packing: 25 kg paper bag.
- Customized packaging is available upon request.
