| Synonyms | Food Blue – 5 |
| Chemical Name | Sodium Salt of [4-a-[4-(Diethylamino)-5′-Hydroxy-2′,4′-Disulphonatobenzhydrylidene] Cyclohexa-2,5-Dien-1-Ylidene]Diethyl Ammonium Hydroxide Inner salt |
| C.I. No. | 42051 |
| C.I. Name | Acid Blue – 3 |
| CAS No. | 20262-76-4 |
| EINECS No. | 222-573-8 |
| E. Number | E-131 |
Application
Primary food colours being easily soluble in water has wide application like in Foodstuff, Beverages, Animal feeds etc.
- Soft drinks & Beverages
- Pickles, Sauces & Seasonings
- Animal Feeds
- Bath Soaps
- Cheese
- Jams & Jellies
- Dessert Edible Ices & Confectionery
- Toothpaste
- Decoration & coatings
- Shampoos
- Pesticides
- Baked Goods
- Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Drinks
- Washing Powder
- Tablets & capsules
- Writing Inks
- Toiletry Products
- Canned Products