CURRY RED- ▸ Food coloring: red color additive for food products
- ▸ Cosmetic colorant: red shade for cosmetic and personal-care formulations
- ▸ Hair coloring: colorant for hair-dye applications
- ▸ Consumer products: red colorant for household and personal-care goods
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →FD&C Red 40 (Allura Red AC, CAS 25956-17-6) is a synthetic monoazo dye supplied as a red colorant powder. It is used as a color additive in food products and as a colorant in cosmetic, hair-dye and personal-care formulations.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 247-368-0
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is FD&C Red 40 derived from?
FD&C Red 40 (Allura Red AC, CAS 25956-17-6) is a synthetic monoazo dye produced by chemical synthesis. It is not derived from carmine (cochineal insects) or other animal sources.
What is FD&C Red 40 used for?
It is supplied as a red colorant powder and used as a color additive in food products, as a red shade in cosmetic and personal-care formulations, in hair-dye applications, and in other consumer goods.
Is FD&C Red 40 water soluble?
Yes. Allura Red AC (the disodium salt, C18H14N2Na2O8S2) is a water-soluble dye supplied as a powder, used directly in aqueous food, cosmetic, and personal-care systems.
What does kosher certification mean for this Red 40 powder?
Kosher means the powder is produced under kosher certification. Request the current certificate and CoA with your order to confirm the certifying authority and the specifications covered.
What is the cost of bulk FD&C Red 40 powder?
Bulk pricing depends on grade, dye strength, volume, packaging, and delivery location. RawSource supplies industrial quantities — request a quote with your volume, kosher certification, and CoA/SDS requirements for delivered pricing.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of FD&C Red 40 (Allura Red AC)?
FD&C Red 40 (Allura Red AC) (CAS 25956-17-6) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 247-368-0).