CAS 25956-17-6C18H14N2Na2O8S2Enquire for availability
Allura Red AC is the most widely used synthetic red, stable to light, heat and acid, supplied to food ingredients manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
25956-17-6
Formula
C18H14N2Na2O8S2
Grade
Food grade, dye 85% min · lake form available
Packing
25 kg fibre drum with PE liner
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Within our colors range, Allura Red AC is the most widely used synthetic red, stable to light, heat and acid. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as dark red fine powder or granules, in food grade, dye 85% min · lake form available, with an assay of total colouring matter 85% min. The CAS number is 25956-17-6 and the molecular formula is C18H14N2Na2O8S2.
Applications of Allura Red AC
Common uses in production:
Red shades in soft drinks, cordials and flavoured water
Gummy and jelly confectionery
Dairy desserts, ice cream and bakery decoration
Seasoning and sauce colouring
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 25 kg fibre drum with PE liner. Store in cool, dry and dark. Shelf life is 36 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Allura Red AC
CAS No.
25956-17-6
Formula
C18H14N2Na2O8S2
Appearance
Dark red fine powder or granules
Grade
Food grade, dye 85% min · lake form available
Purity / Assay
Total colouring matter 85% min
Total colouring matter
85% min
λmax
496–505 nm
Water-insoluble matter
0.2% max
Arsenic
1 ppm max
Forms
Dye and aluminium lake
Packing
25 kg fibre drum with PE liner
Storage
Cool, dry and dark
Shelf life
36 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Red shades in soft drinks, cordials and flavoured water
Gummy and jelly confectionery
Dairy desserts, ice cream and bakery decoration
Seasoning and sauce colouring
What packing is Allura Red AC supplied in?
Allura Red AC is supplied in 25 kg fibre drum with PE liner. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Allura Red AC do you stock?
We supply food grade, dye 85% min · lake form available. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Allura Red AC outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
