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Yellow Dye 5

What is Yellow Dye 5?

Yellow Dye 5 (also known as Yellow #5 and Tartrazine) is a synthetic dye that provides a bright yellow color when added to cleaning products, nutritional supplements, and pharmaceuticals.

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Yellow Dye 5 Distributor & Supplier Information

For questions regarding Yellow #5 pricing, please fill out the price request form linked below. For complete technical ingredient specifications and other inquiries, please contact one of our sales representatives.

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For information on Yellow #5 use in the food and beverage industry, please visit the link below.

Yellow #5 – American International Foods, Inc.

Yellow Dye 5 Applications (Uses & Benefits)

Cleaning
Yellow #5 is often used in cleaners and detergents for its bright yellow hue, which can be used to identify the scent as citrus.
Cosmetic
Tartrazine can be used in blushes, eyeshadows, and foundations to add yellow tones. When mixed with other colors or dyes, it can contribute to various shades.
Nutritional Supplement
Tartrazine is added to capsule and tablet coatings to help differentiate supplement brands and formulations.
Personal Care
Yellow #5 is used to improve the visual appearance of mouthwashes, toothpastes, and other personal care products. It can also be combined with other colors and dyes to create unique shades.
Pharmaceutical
Tartrazine is commonly added to OTC and prescription drug coatings, which helps with identifying different pill types.

About American International Ingredients - A Yellow Dye 5 Supplier

American International Ingredients is a leading Yellow Dye 5 supplier with an additional full service portfolio of over 400 personal care and cosmetic ingredients. We offer one of the most extensive lines of colors & dyes distributed to manufacturers and processors in the cosmetic, makeup, personal care, nutritional supplement, and household & commercial cleaning sectors. With a strategic nationwide warehouse network and our reliable just-in-time deliveries, we can supply your business with high quality colors & dyes at competitive prices.