Carmoisine (Azorubine; Food Red 3, E122), Chromotrope FB (C.I. 14720)
Used primarily in food, beverages, and cosmetics
CAT No: ASD‑637
Product Overview
Carmoisine, Azorubine - Food Red 3 E122 is a synthetic monoazo dye widely used as a food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic colorant. It appears as a dark red to maroon powder that produces a clear, bright red solution when dissolved in water. Carmoisine is valued for its intense shade, stability, and cost‑effectiveness, making it a preferred choice in confectionery, beverages, bakery, and culture media formulations.
Technical Specifications
CAT No.: ASD‑637
CAS No.: 3567‑69‑9
C.I. Name: Acid Red 14 / Food Red 3
Color Index No.: 14720
EEC No.: E122
EINECS No.: 222‑657‑4
Class: Monoazo dye
Quality Parameters
Total Dye Content: ≥ 86–87%
Loss on Drying (135 °C): ≤ 13%
Water Insoluble Matter: 0.09%
Ether Extracts: ≤ 0.2%
Subsidiary Dyes: ≤ 0.17%
Dye Intermediates: ≤ 0.16%
Unsulfonated Aromatic Amines: ≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 40 ppm
Lead: ≤ 1.3 ppm
Arsenic: ≤ 1 ppm
Applications
Food Industry: Beverages, confectionery, bakery, dairy, snacks, sauces, and processed foods.
Pharmaceuticals: Capsules, syrups, and topical formulations.
Cosmetics: Lipsticks, creams, and personal care products.
Laboratory Use: As a colorant in culture media and microbiological reagents.
Regulatory & Compliance
Approved as E122 (Carmoisine) under EU food additive regulations.
Subject to Codex Alimentarius maximum permitted levels (MPL).
Not permitted in certain markets (e.g., USA FDA).
Supplied with Certificate of Analysis (COA) and compliance documentation.
Packaging & Storage
Pack Sizes: Different packages.
Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed.
Shelf Life: 3 years under recommended storage conditions.
Key Benefits
Intense, stable red shade.
High purity and consistent quality.
Cost‑effective coloring solution.
Available in bulk packaging for industrial use.
AuSaMicS Life Science supplies Carmoisine (CAT No: ASD‑637) with full technical support, COA, and regulatory documentation to meet your quality assurance requirements.
