Erythrosine Lake
[CAS 12227-78-0]

Identification

• Classification: Food additive >> Colorant >> Edible synthetic pigment
• Name: Erythrosine Lake
• Synonyms: C.I. 45430; 3',6'-Dihydroxy-2',4',5',7'-tetraiodospiro[isobenzofuran-1(3H),9'(9H)-xanthen]-3-one aluminum salt; Pigment Red 172 Aluminum Lake; Food Red NO. 3 Alumium Lake
• Molecular Formula: C₆₀H₁₈Al₂I₁₂O₁₅
• Molecular Weight: 2555.59
• CAS Registry Number: 12227-78-0
• EC Number: 235-440-4

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412