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Classification

It is listed under the following number systems:

• FD&C Red No. 3
• E number E127 (Food Red 14)
• Color Index no. 45430 (Acid Red 51)
• Indian Standards No. 1697

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Uses

It is used as a food dye, in printing inks, as a biological stain, a dental plaque disclosing agent and a radiopaque medium. The color of food is considered important in its enjoyment. ... For other uses, see Print. ... Improper removal of plaque caused a build up of calculus (dark yellow colour) near the gums on almost all the teeth. ... Radiopaque is matter that does not allow a certain amount of electromagnetism to pass through. ...

Health issues

It can cause photosensitivity (sensitivity to light) and it may be carcinogenic.^{[citation needed]} It is a xenoestrogen. ^{[citation needed]} It, and some other synthetic food colorings have been implicated in ADHD ^{[citation needed]}, but the evidence on this point is still inconclusive. Shortcut: WP:-( Vandalism is indisputable bad-faith addition, deletion, or change to content, made in a deliberate attempt to compromise the integrity of the encyclopedia. ... Shortcut: WP:-( Vandalism is indisputable bad-faith addition, deletion, or change to content, made in a deliberate attempt to compromise the integrity of the encyclopedia. ... Photosensitivity is the amount to which an object reacts upon receiving photons of light. ... In pathology, a carcinogen is any substance or agent that promotes cancer. ... Xenoestrogens are synthetic substances that differ from those produced by living organisms and imitate or enhance the effect of estrogens. ... Food coloring spreading on a thin water film. ... Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (sometimes referred to as ADD for those without hyperactivity) is thought to be a neurological disorder, always present from childhood, which manifests itself with symptoms such as hyperactivity, forgetfulness, poor impulse control, and distractibility. ...

External links

• Bureau of Indian Standards: List of Indian Standards under mandatory certification

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