S P E C I F I CAT I O N S

PATENT BLUE V

 Synonyms:				Acid Blue 3, Food Blue 5; Acidal Camine V;
					Blue ZN 3

Color Index				C.I. 42051

Chemical Formula			C27H31N2O7S2Na  

Molecular Weight			582.7

Description:				Dark blue powder

Dye content				> 85.0 % 

Subsidiary dyes:			< 2.0%

Water-Insoluble Matter:		< 0.2% 

Leuco Base:				< 4.0%

Combined Ether Extract:		< 0.2% 

Arsenic:				< 3 mg/kg

Heavy metals (as Pb):		< 40 mg/kg

Lead (Pb):				< 10 mg/kg

Mercury (Hg):			< 1 mg/kg

Effective: 01/05/09