Handbook of U.S. Colorants: Foods, Drugs, Cosmetics, and Medical Devices

by Daniel M. Marmion

Overview

A collection of information on the use of color additives in the food, cosmetic and medical industries. This Third Edition documents important recent developments such as newly listed products, delisted products, modernized specifications and improved analytical technology, new manufacturers and suppliers. A general background of color additives is given including their history, regulation, areas of use and purity requirements.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471500742
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	04/16/1992
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	592
Product dimensions:	5.85(w) x 8.64(h) x 1.44(d)

About the Author

Daniel M. Marmion is the author of Handbook of U.S. Colorants: Foods, Drugs, Cosmetics, and Medical Devices, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

HISTORY, REGULATION, DESCRIPTION, AND USE.

Areas of Use.

Regulations Governing Use.

Certified Colorants.

Colorants Exempt from Certification.

COLORANT ANALYSIS.

Identification.

Determination of Strength.

Insoluble Matter.

Inorganic Salt Content.

Metals.

Organic Impurities.

Uncombined Intermediates and Other Low-Molecular-WeightImpurities.

Homologous, Isomeric, and Other Related Colorants.

RESOLUTION OF MIXTURES AND ANALYSIS OF COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS.

Resolution of Mixtures.

Analysis of Commercial Products.

Index.