Skip to product information
Request a Quote
Sunset Yellow FCF (E110) Food Grade Dye | Water-Soluble Orange Food Colour Powder
$29.00 AUD
Documentation
AuSaMicS Sunset Yellow FCF — Food Grade E110 (CAT: ASD-630) is a premium synthetic azo dye delivering a brilliant orange-yellow colour with an exceptionally high verified purity of 90.4% — far exceeding the standard 85% industry requirement. Highly water-soluble and stable in the presence of fruit acids and light, it is widely used in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications globally as E110 (EU) and FD&C Yellow No. 6 (USA).
Product specifications
| Catalog number | ASD-630 |
| CAS number | 2783-94-0 |
| Color index | C.I. 15985 (Food Yellow 3) |
| Common names | E110 (EU) · FD&C Yellow No. 6 (USA) · Food Colour 110 (AU/NZ) |
| Grade | Food Grade / Pharmaceutical Grade |
| Form | Powder |
| Colour | Orange-yellow |
| Solubility | Excellent solubility in water; clear bright solutions |
| Total dye content | 90.4% (specification: min. 85.0%) |
Key features & benefits
Superior purity — verified assay of 90.4%, providing more intense coloration and better value per kilogram than standard 85% grades
High solubility — excellent solubility in water, ensuring clear, bright solutions without turbidity
Low impurities — subsidiary dyes 0.23% and dye intermediates 0.19%, well below regulatory limits
Global compliance — meets or exceeds specifications for EU, USA, and Australia/NZ regulatory markets
Light and acid stable — preferred choice for beverages, confectionery, and desserts exposed to fruit acids
Certificate of analysis — batch QC data
| # | Test parameter | Specification | Batch result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Total dye content (dried 105±1°C, 2 hr) | Min. 85.0% | 90.4% | Pass |
| 2 | Loss on drying & NaCl/sulphates (135°C) | Max. 15.0% | 8.95% | Pass |
| 3 | Water insoluble matter | Max. 0.20% | 0.12% | Pass |
| 4 | Subsidiary dyes | Max. 1.00% | 0.23% | Pass |
| 5 | Combined ether extract | Max. 0.2% | 0.11% | Pass |
| 6 | Dye intermediates | Max. 0.50% | 0.19% | Pass |
| 7 | Lead (Pb) | Max. 10 ppm | < 10 ppm | Pass |
| 8 | Arsenic (As) | Max. 3 ppm | < 1 ppm | Pass |
| 9 | Heavy metals | Max. 40 ppm | < 40 ppm | Pass |
Typical applications
Beverages — soft drinks, sodas, squashes, energy drinks
Confectionery — hard candies, gummies, cake decorations
Desserts — gelatins, puddings, ice creams
Savoury — cheese sauces, breadcrumbs, snack coatings
Pharmaceuticals — tablet coatings, capsules, syrups
Cosmetics — shampoos, lotions, bath products, makeup
Regulatory status
European UnionPermitted food additive E110
United StatesFD&C Yellow No. 6 certified
Australia / NZPermitted food colour (110)
Storage & stability
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat and direct sunlight
Keep container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption
Stable under recommended storage conditions for stated shelf life
Compliance & quality
Manufactured and tested to meet EU, US, and Australian/NZ food colour standards. Full batch-specific Certificate of Analysis available. Suitable for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications within applicable regulatory frameworks.
✓ Food grade
✓ COA available
✓ Ships from Australia
✓ 1–3 day delivery
For bulk quantities or contract pricing: sales@ausamics.com