Sunset Yellow (E110) & Lake Sunset Yellow — Colour Supplier, Hyderabad
Product Overview
Sunset Yellow FCF (FD&C Yellow No. 6, E110) is an azo dye approved for use in pharmaceutical oral solid and liquid dosage forms and in food products to impart an orange-yellow colour. Lake Sunset Yellow is the aluminium lake form — water-insoluble and preferred for solid dosage forms, oil-based preparations, and tablet coatings where moisture sensitivity is a concern.
Specifications
| CAS Number | 2783-94-0 |
| Appearance | Orange-yellow powder |
| Dye Content (dye form) | NLT 85% |
| Dye Content (lake form) | 15–40% |
| Available Forms | Dye & Aluminium Lake |
| Packaging | 25 kg HDPE bags |
Applications
- Orange-yellow colourant in pharmaceutical tablets and capsules
- Colouring in oral syrups and liquid formulations
- Food and confectionery orange-yellow colourant
- Soft drinks and beverage colourant
- Cosmetic colourant in topical products
- Blended with other dyes for custom shades
Why Source from Surravi Phharma?
- Ready stock maintained in our centralised AC warehouse, Hyderabad
- IP / BP / EP / USP grades available
- Complete documentation: COA, MSDS, Regulatory certifications
- Flexible quantities — lab scale to bulk commercial
- Prompt delivery with pan India logistics support
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Sunset Yellow FCF and Lake Sunset Yellow in Hyderabad?
Surravi Phharma supplies Sunset Yellow FCF (E110, FD&C Yellow No. 6) in both dye and aluminium lake forms in Hyderabad. Ready stock. Pharma and food grade available. Call +91 8008002576 for pricing.
What is the difference between Sunset Yellow dye and Lake Sunset Yellow?
Sunset Yellow dye is water-soluble and used in aqueous preparations like oral syrups, solutions, and sugar coatings. Lake Sunset Yellow is the water-insoluble aluminium lake form, preferred for tablet film coatings, oil-based preparations, and products where dye migration or bleeding must be avoided.
Is Sunset Yellow approved for use in India in pharmaceutical products?
Yes. Sunset Yellow FCF is listed in the IP and approved colourant schedule for pharmaceutical oral dosage forms in India. It is also approved as food colourant E110 (with usage limits) in the EU and many other countries, and as FD&C Yellow No. 6 in the USA.
What concentration of Sunset Yellow is typically used in pharmaceutical syrups?
Sunset Yellow is used at 0.005–0.015% w/v in oral syrups and solutions. Very low concentrations produce vibrant orange-yellow colour due to the high tinctorial strength of the dye. In tablet film coatings, Lake Sunset Yellow is used at 0.5–3% of the coating weight.
Can Sunset Yellow cause allergic reactions?
In some sensitive individuals, particularly those with aspirin sensitivity, Sunset Yellow may cause mild allergic reactions. This should be disclosed in product formulation documentation. Regulatory agencies require its presence to be declared on product labels in most markets.