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E180 Litholrubine BK is used to color cheese rind, and it is a component in some lip balms.
E180 Litholrubine BK is used to dye plastics, paints, printing inks, and for textile printing.
E180 Litholrubine BK is normally used as a standard magenta in the three and four color printing processes.
CAS Number: 5281-04-9
EC Number: 226-106-9
Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₁₁N₂Na₃O₁₀S₃
Molecular Weight: 604.48 g/mol
SYNONYMS:
Lithol Rubine BK, Litholrubine BK, Pigment Red 57:1, CI 15850:1, Food Red 9, E180, IUPAC name: Calcium (4Z)-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulfonatophenyl)hydrazono]-3-oxo-2-naphthalenecarboxylate, Pigment Rubine, Carmine 6B, Brilliant Carmine 6B, Permanent Rubin L6B, Litholrubine, Latolrubine, C.I. Pigment Red 57, C.I. Pigment Red 57:1, D&C Red No. 7, C.I. 15850:1, E180, E180, 3-Hydroxy-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulfophenyl)azo]-2-naphthoic acid calcium salt, Litholrubine BK, Rubinpigment BK, Rubis pigment, Lithol Rubine BK, CI 15850:1
E180 Litholrubine BK is a synthetic red dye used for edible cheese rinds.
E180 Litholrubine BK is a food additive approved by the European Union (EU).
The common name for E180 Litholrubine BK is litholrubine BK.
E180 Litholrubine BK may also be referred to as pigment rubine.
E180 Litholrubine BK is a red-coloured azo dye, which is insoluble in cold water, but becomes slightly soluble in warmer water.
E180 Litholrubine BK is also called Lithol-rubine BK or Lithol Fuchsine BK.
E180 Litholrubine BK is a synthetic food coloring (Ruby) authorized in France under certain conditions, halal, kosher and vegetarian.
E180 Litholrubine BK is a reddish synthetic azo dye.
E180 Litholrubine BK has the appearance of a red powder and is magenta when printed.
E180 Litholrubine BK is slightly soluble in hot water, insoluble in cold water, and insoluble in ethanol.
E180 Litholrubine BK is usually supplied as a calcium salt.
E180 Litholrubine BK is prepared by azo coupling with 3-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid.
E180 Litholrubine BK is a calcium salt pigment with high tinting strength, gloss, and transparency, excellent flow.
E180 Litholrubine BK is equivalent to Clariant Permanent Rubine L4B 01/L5B 01.
E180 Litholrubine BK (E180) is a synthetic azo dye belonging to the class of monoazo colorants.
E180 Litholrubine BK is characterized by its bright red color and strong coloring capacity.
E180 Litholrubine BK is generally considered safe in low amounts but can cause allergic reactions.
E180 Litholrubine BK is a reddish synthetic azo dye.
E180 Litholrubine BK has the appearance of a red powder and is magenta when printed.
E180 Litholrubine BK is slightly soluble in hot water, insoluble in cold water, and insoluble in ethanol.
When dissolved in dimethylformamide, E180 Litholrubine BK's absorption maximum lies at about 442 nm.
E180 Litholrubine BK is usually supplied as a calcium salt.
E180 Litholrubine BK is prepared by azo coupling with 3-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid.
When used as a food dye, it has E number E180 Litholrubine BK.
E180 Litholrubine BK is used to color cheese rind, and it is a component in some lip balms.
E180 Litholrubine BK is a food additive in the category of synthetic azo colorants.
E180 Litholrubine BK contains aluminium and calcium ions, it is a red colorant and it is only used in the surface coloring of some types of cheese.
E180 Litholrubine BK, also known by its chemical name Lithol Rubine BK, is a synthetic azo dye.
E180 Litholrubine BK is characterized by its vibrant, intense red color, making it a popular choice for various products.
The chemical formula for E180 Litholrubine BK is C18H12N2O6S2Ca.
E180 Litholrubine BK contains aluminum and calcium ions and is used exclusively for surface coloring of certain types of cheese.
E180 Litholrubine BK is a reddish synthetic azo dye.
E180 Litholrubine BK has the appearance of a red powder, slightly soluble in hot water, insoluble in cold water, and insoluble in ethanol.
E180 Litholrubine BK usually comes as a calcium salt.
When used as a food dye, it has E number E180 Litholrubine BK.
E180 Litholrubine BK is used to color cheese rind as well as a component in some lip balms.
E180 Litholrubine BK's CAS number is [5281-04-9] and its SMILES structure is Cc1ccc(/N=N/c2c(O)c(C([O-])=O)cc3ccccc23)c(S(=O)([O-])=O)c1.
E180 Litholrubine BK is a red mono azo dye, authorized as a food additive by the European Union.
E180 Litholrubine BK belongs to the class of food dyes, which are used to give colorless foodstuffs a more characteristic appearance as well as to change the original colors to preferred artificial ones.
E180 Litholrubine BK is a synthetic red azo dye.
The rind is normally not intended to be eaten, meaning that in practice you have little to no contact with E180 Litholrubine BK through your diet.
Therefore, you will not find E180 Litholrubine BK in candy, drinks, or other food products.
E180 Litholrubine BK is synthetically produced from aminonaphtholcarboxylic acid and contains aluminium and calcium ions.
E180 Litholrubine BK belongs to the family of azo dyes, a group of synthetic dyes some members of which have been associated with hypersensitivity reactions.
USES and APPLICATIONS of E180 LITHOLRUBINE BK:
When used as a food dye, it has the E number E180 Litholrubine BK.
E180 Litholrubine BK is used to color cheese rind, and it is a component in some lip balms.
E180 Litholrubine BK is used to dye plastics, paints, printing inks, and for textile printing.
E180 Litholrubine BK is normally used as a standard magenta in the three and four color printing processes.
E180 Litholrubine BK is used as a synthetic colouring agent in food and drink products.
E180 Litholrubine BK has specialized and limited applications.
In the food industry, E180 Litholrubine BK is used almost exclusively for coloring the rinds of certain cheeses.
In industrial applications, E180 Litholrubine BK is more commonly used as a pigment (Pigment Red 57:1) in inks, plastics, coatings, and printing materials due to its strong color properties and stability in non-food matrices.
E180 Litholrubine BK is primarily used as a red food colorant, although its use is highly restricted and limited to specific applications (notably certain cheese rind coatings) within the European Union.
E180 Litholrubine BK is part of a broader class of synthetic dyes that have largely been replaced in food applications by safer alternatives, including natural colorants like carotenoids and anthocyanins.
E180 Litholrubine BK's continued use is mainly due to its strong pigmentation and cost-effectiveness in non-food applications.
E180 Litholrubine BK is a synthetic red azo dye, often called Pigment Red 57, primarily used to color the rind of hard/semi-hard cheeses.
E180 Litholrubine BK is used to dye plastics, paints, printing inks, and for textile printing.
E180 Litholrubine BK is normally used as a standard magenta in the three and four-color printing processes.
Uses of E180 Litholrubine BK: Rind on hard cheeses such as Edam
Other Uses of E180 Litholrubine BK: Cosmetics, pharamaceutical preparations
E180 Litholrubine BK may be used as a chelating agent for the determination of mercury (II) in water samples by spectrophotometric method.
E180 Litholrubine BK is reported to be used in edible cheese rind, following the Quantum Satis (QS) principle.
E180 Litholrubine BK is used exclusively to color the outside of cheese rinds.
BENEFITS of E180 LITHOLRUBINE BK:
*E180 Litholrubine BK offers functional advantages in specific contexts:
*E180 Litholrubine BK provides intense and stable red coloration
*Effective at low concentrations
*Good compatibility with solid and lipid-based systems
*Suitable for decorative and surface applications
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of E180 LITHOLRUBINE BK:
E180 Litholrubine BK is typically a red to dark red powder.
E180 Litholrubine BK is odorless and exhibits strong रंगing properties even at low concentrations.
E180 Litholrubine BK is sparingly soluble in water but may form dispersions or suspensions rather than true solutions.
E180 Litholrubine BK is more compatible with lipid-based or solid matrices than aqueous systems.
E180 Litholrubine BK does not have a well-defined melting point and decomposes upon heating.
Like many azo dyes, E180 Litholrubine BK is relatively stable under normal conditions but can degrade under strong light, high temperature, or extreme pH.
Chemically, E180 Litholrubine BK is an azo compound containing sulfonate groups, which contribute to its color properties and partial solubility characteristics.
The azo (-N=N-) linkage is responsible for E180 Litholrubine BK's chromophore behavior, giving it its vivid red coloration.
E180 Litholrubine BK is generally stable under acidic conditions but may show reduced stability under strong alkaline environments.
CHARACTERISTICS of E180 LITHOLRUBINE BK:
E180 Litholrubine BK is characterized by:
*Bright red to bluish-red coloration
*High tinting strength
*Azo dye structure with chromophoric azo group
*Limited water solubility (forms dispersions)
*Stability under controlled processing conditions
*Sensitivity to strong light and oxidative degradation
KEY FACTS ABOUT E180 LITHOLRUBINE BK:
Purpose:
Food coloring (red) is used exclusively for edible cheese rinds.
Other Uses:
Cosmetics (lipsticks, nail polishes) and plastics.
Properties:
Synthetic azo pigment, poorly soluble in water, CAS number 5281-04-9.
PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of E180 LITHOLRUBINE BK:
Appearance: Red to dark red powder or pigment
Color: Bright bluish-red
Odor: Odorless
Solubility in Water: Practically insoluble; forms dispersions rather than true solutions
Solubility in Organic Solvents: Slightly soluble in some organic solvents; mainly used as a pigment rather than a soluble dye
Molecular Nature: Azo compound (contains –N=N– azo linkage)
Chemical Class: Monoazo sulfonated dye / pigment
Melting Point: No sharp melting point; decomposes upon heating
Thermal Stability: Stable under normal processing conditions; decomposes at elevated temperatures
pH Stability:
Stable in acidic conditions
Less stable in strong alkaline environments
Light Stability: Moderate; can degrade upon prolonged exposure to strong light
Oxidation Stability: Susceptible to oxidative degradation under harsh conditions
Hygroscopicity: Low (does not readily absorb moisture)
Particle Nature: Fine particulate pigment; often used in dispersed form
Chromophore System: Azo (-N=N-) group responsible for coloration
Ionic Character: Contains sulfonate groups (–SO₃⁻), contributing to partial polarity
Reactivity:
Chemically stable under standard conditions
May undergo reductive cleavage of azo bond under biological or extreme conditions
Dispersion Behavior: Forms stable dispersions in suitable media (especially fats, coatings, polymers)
Volatility: Non-volatile
CAS Number: 5281-04-9
EC Number: 226-106-9
Molecular Formula: C₂₀H₁₁N₂Na₃O₁₀S₃
Molecular Weight: 604.48 g/mol
Chemical formula: C18H12CaN2O6S
Molar mass: 424.44 g/mol
Appearance: Red powder
Solubility in water: slightly soluble in hot water, insoluble in cold water and ethanol
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C18H12CaN2O6S
CAS Number: 5281-04-9
Molecular Weight: 424.44
NACRES: NA.24
E Number: E180
UNSPSC Code: 85151701
EC Number: 226-109-5
Colour Index Number: 15850
Physical state: powder
Color: red
Odor: odourless
Melting point/freezing point: No data available
Initial boiling point and boiling range: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available
Flash point: No data available
Autoignition temperature: > 245 °C
Decomposition temperature: No data available
pH: No data available
Viscosity Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
Water solubility: 0,0012 g/l at 23 °C - slightly soluble
Partition coefficient:n-octanol/water: log Pow: 0,65 at 23 °C
Vapor pressure: No data available
Density: No data available
Relative density: No data available
Relative vapour density: No data available
Particle characteristics: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: No data available
Other safety information: Relative vapour density 1,7 at 19 °C
CAS: 5281-04-9
Physical Form: Neat
Linear Formula: C18H12 CaN2O6 S
Synonym: E180; 3-Hydroxy-4-[(4-methyl-2-sulfophenyl)azo]-2-naphthoic acid calcium salt
Type: Analytical Standard
Quantity: 25 mg
Formula Weight: 424.44
Percent Purity: ≥95% (HPLC)
Grade: Analytical Standard
FIRST AID MEASURES of E180 LITHOLRUBINE BK:
-Description of first-aid measures
*General advice:
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with
water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Call in ophthalmologist.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult a physician.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
No data available
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of E180 LITHOLRUBINE BK:
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of E180 LITHOLRUBINE BK:
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Foam
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of E180 LITHOLRUBINE BK:
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Safety glasses
*Body Protection:
protective clothing
*Respiratory protection:
Recommended Filter type: Filter A
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.
HANDLING and STORAGE of E180 LITHOLRUBINE BK:
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.
STABILITY and REACTIVITY of E180 LITHOLRUBINE BK:
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
No data available
