Brilliant black BN

Brilliant Black BN (E151, CI 28440, Black PN) is a synthetic azo dye registered under CAS 2519-30-4 and EC 219-746-5. It is classified within the Pigments and Colorants category and is commercially recognised under the designations CI 27260 and Black PN across food and industrial markets.

In food and beverage manufacturing, Brilliant Black BN imparts a deep black to blue-black hue in products such as liquorice, caviar substitutes, and flavoured snacks, functioning by absorbing light across the visible spectrum. In textile and leather processing, it bonds to fibre substrates under controlled pH conditions to deliver consistent, durable coloration.

Brilliant Black BN is available in powder form and supplied in compliance with EU food additive regulation (E151) and REACH requirements. Procurement teams should confirm grade suitability against FCC or relevant food-contact specifications. Standard packaging formats follow industrial bulk conventions; documentation including SDS and CoA is available upon request.