Description
C.I.No.45430 It is used as a food colouring, in printing inks, as a biological stain, a dental plaque disclosing agent and a radiopaque medium.
Red No. 3, Solvent Red 140, Acid Red 51, FD&C #3 C.I. Food Red 14; 3',6'-Dihydroxy-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodospiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H0,9'-[9H]xanthen]-3-one disodium salt
| CAS | 16423-68-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C20H6I4Na2O5 |
| Molecular Weight | 879.84 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | Dark red |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 303 °C | Solubility in Water [% weight] | Soluble in water |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | Dark red coloured powder | Dye Content | Min 80.0% |
| Absorption Maxima | 524 – 527 nm | Spec. Absorptivity A 1%/1Cm (?Max; 0.005?G/L; Water) | 930-1170 |
| Loss On Dryig (At 110°C) | Max 10.0% | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | – | DG Class | – |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Warning |















