| FEMA | N/A |
| CAS | 2611-82-7 |
| EINECS | 220-036-2 |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | N/A |
| CoE Number | N/A |
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| Odor | N/A |
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| Material Notes | Synthetic food colouring Because it is an azo dye, it may elicit intolerance in people allergic to salicylates (aspirin). Additionally, it is a histamine liberator, and may intensify symptoms of asthma.; Ponceau 4R (also known as Food Red 7[citation needed], C.I. 16255[citation needed], Cochineal Red A[citation needed], New Coccine, Acid Red 18, SX purple[citation needed]) is a synthetic colourant that may be added to foods to induce a colour change. It is denoted by E Number E124, and has the capacity for inducing an allergic reaction. Its chemical name is trisodium salt of 1-(4-sulpho-1-napthylazo)- 2-napthol- 6,8-disulphonic acid.; Ponceau 4R is a red azo dye usually synthesized from coal tar which can be used in a variety of food products. |