Sunset Yellow FCF

• 6 -hydroxy-5 -(4- sulfophenylazo ) -naphthalene- 2-sulfonic acid disodium salt
• E 110
• Sunset Yellow FCF
• FD & C Yellow No. 6
• Sunset yellow
• CI Food Yellow 3
• C. I. 15985

Fixed

> 300 ° C

• Soluble in water
• Poorly in ethanol

Attention

> 10000 mg · kg -1 ( LD50, rat, oral)

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Yellow orange S, and Sunset Yellow FCF, a synthetic acid and lightfast food dye from the class of azo dyes. It is preferentially used as a food additive E 110 is in processed foods such as citrus fruits or yogurt in yellow cheeses. It is classified as an allergen (asthma, skin reactions ), of which particularly affects people with aspirin intolerance. Furthermore, occurred in animals kidney tumors.

Properties

The absorption maximum is at 482 nm

Use

Yellow Orange - S is used as a colorant in food and medicines. Among other things, it is used in:

• Bubble Teas
• Fruit gum
• Jelly
• Some medicines used to potassium substitution
• Lachsersatz
• Medications such as ACE inhibitors
• Vetmedin (medicines for dogs with heart disease )
• Aperol
• To identify staining of antiseptics for skin disinfection to the already treated areas

Legal situation

Since July 21, 2010 Food that contain the azo dye must be labeled in the European Union with a warning label, the text reads: " Can the activity and attention in children affect ".

On June 1, 2013, the maximum permitted daily dose of hitherto 2.5 mg / kg body weight to 1 mg / kg body weight was reduced.