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Water-Soluble Food-Grade Tartrazine Colorant for Beverages Pharmaceuticals Cosmetics

Tar trazine or Lemon yellow, also known as tartar yellow, acidic pale yellow, and edible yellow No. 4, is an acidic synthetic colorant and a water-soluble azo colorant. The molecular formula is C16H9N4Na3O9S2, with a relative molecular mass of 534.37. It is a yellow or orange-yellow powder, odorless, readily soluble in water, soluble in glycerol and propylene glycol, slightly soluble in ethanol, and insoluble in oils. Tar trazine or Lemon yellow, also known as tartar yellow, acidic pale yellow, and edible yellow No. 4, is an acidic synthetic colorant and a water-soluble azo colorant. The molecular formula is C16H9N4Na3O9S2, with a relative molecular mass of 534.37. It is a yellow or orange-yellow powder, odorless, readily soluble in water, soluble in glycerol and propylene glycol, slightly soluble in ethanol, and insoluble in oils.
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Overview


Tartrazine (Lemon Yellow), also known as edible yellow No.4, tartar yellow, and acidic pale yellow, is a premium acidic synthetic colorant and water-soluble azo pigment exclusively designed for bulk commercial manufacturing. With a molecular formula of C₁₆H₉N₄Na₃O₉S₂ and relative molecular mass of 534.37, this product presents as an odorless yellow to orange-yellow powder, with excellent solubility profiles: readily soluble in water, glycerol, and propylene glycol, slightly soluble in ethanol, and insoluble in oils. Manufactured by ZIO Chemical, a specialist with over 20 years of experience in food additives, our food-grade tartrazine colorant strictly complies with international food safety standards, delivering consistent, reliable performance for industrial buyers and commercial formulation enterprises across the globe.


Water-Soluble Food-Grade Tartrazine Colorant for Beverages Pharmaceuticals Cosmetics


Core Advantages for Commercial Manufacturing


Exceptional Color Stability & Formulation Compatibility

Our lemon yellow pigment maintains outstanding stability in tartaric acid and citric acid, making it one of the most reliable acid-resistant colorants for commercial food production. It can be seamlessly compounded with other food pigments, with perfect compatibility to create custom color solutions, reducing formulation adjustment costs and batch-to-batch variation for manufacturers.


Superior Water Solubility & Consistent Performance

The water-soluble tartrazine colorant dissolves rapidly to form a bright, uniform yellow solution, with stable color retention even when exposed to sulfuric acid, nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, and sodium hydroxide. This ensures consistent color performance across extreme processing conditions, eliminating batch rework and improving production efficiency for bulk manufacturing.


Global Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

Our product holds ISO, SGS, and REACH certifications, with strict raw material selection and full quality control throughout production. This minimizes regulatory compliance risks for commercial clients distributing products across more than 120 countries and regions, supporting seamless market access.


Cost-Effective Bulk Production Solution

With high tinting strength and low usage requirements, our edible yellow No.4 pigment delivers excellent cost efficiency for large-scale manufacturing, while our large-scale production capacity ensures stable, uninterrupted supply for long-term commercial partners.


Technical Specifications


Attribute

Detail

Chemical Name

Tartrazine (Lemon Yellow)

Common Aliases

Edible Yellow No.4, Tartar Yellow, Acidic Pale Yellow

Molecular Formula

C₁₆H₉N₄Na₃O₉S₂

Relative Molecular Mass

534.37

Appearance

Yellow to Orange-Yellow Odorless Powder

Solubility

Readily soluble in water, glycerol, propylene glycol; slightly soluble in ethanol; insoluble in oils

Standard Packaging

20 kg Sealed Food-Grade Bags/Cartons

Shelf Life

24 Months (2 Years)

Storage Requirements

Cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse environment

Compliance Certifications

ISO, SGS, REACH


Industrial & Commercial Applications


Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Our beverage-grade tartrazine colorant is widely used for coloring carbonated drinks, fruit juices, flavored drinks, frozen desserts, jelly, candy, pastry coatings, ice cream, and canned foods, delivering bright, stable yellow color to enhance product appearance and consumer appeal.

Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Production

It is the preferred colorant for tablet coating, capsule coloring, oral liquid formulations, and over-the-counter healthcare products, meeting strict pharmaceutical safety standards for consistent, traceable coloring performance.

Cosmetics & Personal Care Formulation

Our cosmetic-grade tartrazine powder is ideal for coloring lipsticks, eyeshadows, body washes, and other personal care products, with excellent skin safety compliance and color stability.

Specialty Industrial Applications

It is also utilized for coloring in coatings, inks, plastics, and stationery manufacturing, as well as for wool and silk dyeing and color lake production, with versatile performance across diverse industrial uses.


Water-Soluble Food-Grade Tartrazine Colorant for Beverages Pharmaceuticals Cosmetics


OEM/ODM Customization Services


We offer comprehensive custom solutions tailored to the unique needs of commercial manufacturing clients. Our services include custom packaging specifications (from small-batch sample packs to 25 kg bulk units), custom purity and tinting strength grades, custom pre-compounded color blends to match your exact formulation requirements, and flexible production scheduling to align with your production cycles. Our in-house technical team provides full formulation support and after-sales service, delivering a one-stop solution for all your coloring needs.


FAQ


What payment terms are available for bulk commercial orders?

We accept flexible payment options including T/T, Western Union, Moneygram, and PayPal for bulk orders, with custom terms available for long-term cooperative partners.


What is the lead time for bulk tartrazine orders?

Lead time varies by order volume: in-stock bulk batches are shipped within 3-7 days, while custom large-scale or formulated orders are fulfilled within 3-20 days.


Can I get samples before placing a bulk order?

Yes, we provide free pre-production samples for formulation evaluation and quality testing, with the buyer only covering the courier delivery fee.


What compliance documents do you provide for international shipments?

We supply a full set of supporting documentation including Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Loading, COA, Health Certificate, and Origin Certificate, with additional documents available per regional market regulatory requirements.


What is the standard loading port for shipments?

Our primary loading port is Huangpu Port, Guangzhou, with alternative port arrangements available upon client request.


Get Your Free Samples & Custom Quotation Today


Whether you are a food and beverage manufacturer, pharmaceutical producer, cosmetics formulator, or industrial production enterprise, our premium food-grade tartrazine colorant delivers the consistent performance and compliance you need for commercial success. Contact us today to request your free samples, and our dedicated sales team will provide a custom quotation within 24 hours, along with full technical support for your formulation projects.


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