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Food Iron Oxide Yellow

Additional Product Details

Product Name: Food Iron Oxide Yellow
Color Index: Pigment Yellow 42
C.I. No.: 77492
CAS No.: 51274-00-1
EINECS NO.:275-098-5
Molecular Formula: Fe2O3.H2O
Molecular Weight: 177.71

Food Iron Oxide Yellow Properties

Emperor Food grade iron oxide yellow meet the health requirements of the pharmacopoeia of medications, arsenic salt is less than l 5PPM, cobalt salt is less than 30PPM, barium salt were negative.
The US Food and Drug Administration requiring the use of synthetic chemicals, and the cobalt content is lower 10PPM, the mercury content of less than 3PPM, arsenic content is less than 3PPM, antimony content of less than 2PPM. All kinds of heavy metal content requirements very strict control.

Technical Data Sheet


Food Iron Oxide Yellow
Density(g/cm3) 2.44-3.60
Appearance Yellow powder
Content of Fe2O3 % 99 min
PH Value 3.0-7.0
Oil Absorption 25-35
As <3PPM
Ba  <50PPM
Cr  <100PPM
Pb <10PPM
Cd <10PPM
Cu <200PPM

Note: The data contained here are based on our current knowledge and experience. It is the responsibility of user to test our products before the final application.

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