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Annato 

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  • CAS No:

    1393-63-1

  • Chemical Name:

    Annato

  • Synonyms:

    C.I. Natural Orange 4;Annatto;Annotta;Arnatta;Arnatto;E 160b;Annatto (dye);C Orange 12;Annato;San Annatto 2380;C.I. 75120;Annatto A 640;N 2R25;WA 20;1343-85-7;8015-67-6;79586-44-0

  • Categories:

    Cosmetic Ingredient  >  Cosmetic Colorant

Description

The extract prepared from annatto seed, Bixa orellana (L.), using a food grade extraction solventAnnatto extracts occur as dark red solutions, emulsions or suspensions in water or oil or as dark red powders.

Annato Basic Attributes

380.484

380.19900

215-735-4

Characteristics

74.6

7.36 (estimated)

1.069g/cm3

640.4ºC at 760mmHg

355.1ºC

1.567

In water, 5.23X10-13 mg/L at 25 deg C (estimated)

1.75X10-11 mm Hg at 25 deg C (estimated)

mic-sat 100 mLg/plate KEKHB8 (9),11,1979

Safety Information

P264, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P321, P332+P313, P337+P313, P362

H315

Annato Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

The oil-soluble annatto orange is obtained by extracting the seed epidermis with food-grade vegetable oil. Or use organic solvents (according to FAO/WHO regulations, limited to acetone, dichloromethane, ethanol, n-hexane, methanol, or carbon dioxide) to extract the skin of the seeds, and after removing the solvent, dilute with food-grade vegetable oil. Water-soluble products are obtained by extracting the skin of the seed with an aqueous solution of alkali (sodium hydroxide or potassium), or by extracting the skin of the seed with an organic solvent (same as above), and after removing the solvent, it is obtained by hydrolysis in an aqueous solution of alkali (same as above). After spray drying, powder products are obtained.

Uses

Food coloring in dairy products, especially butter and cheese, flour confectionary, fish, meat products, soft drinks, snack foods and dry mixes.In wood stains, polish, and varnishes.Spice or condiment.Insect repellent.

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