Food Colouring Blue (Product Code: SLE/CH/201) is a blue colouring liquid used in science lessons to make the movement of water and other clear liquids visible. Despite its name it is not for food use and is intended for educational purposes only. Teachers use it for convection, capillary and mixing demonstrations, and it is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, a chemistry consumables supplier in India.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Colour | Blue |
| Capacity | 500ml |
| Intended use | Educational purposes only |
| Food use | Not for food use |
A single drop of blue colouring placed at the bottom corner of a beaker of water, gently heated from below, traces a clear loop as warm water rises and cooler water sinks, which makes convection easy for a whole class to see. The same tinted water drawn up narrow glass tubes of different bores shows capillary rise, and a strip of paper towel dipped into blue water shows liquid creeping upwards through fibres. Blue is also a strong contrast colour against white paper and clear glassware, so readings of liquid levels in tubes and cylinders are easier to take.
Use it diluted: a few drops colour a full beaker, so a 500ml pack lasts across many practical sessions. Keep the bottle clearly labelled as not for food use, store it away from the kitchen or canteen, and wear an apron, since concentrated colouring can stain skin, benches and clothing. Paired with physics lab equipment in India such as convection apparatus, it turns an abstract idea into a visible flow pattern.
This product is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, which operates under the ScienceLab name in Ambala, Haryana, and provides demonstration consumables together with its own teaching apparatus. Learn more on our company profile.
Items that are commonly used with blue colouring in the same demonstrations:
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Can this colouring be added to food or drinks?
No. It is marked not for food use and is intended for educational purposes only.
How much colouring is in one pack?
The pack capacity is 500ml.
How much should I use in a demonstration?
Only a few drops are normally needed to colour a beaker of water clearly; add more slowly until the colour is strong enough to see from the back of the room.
Will it stain glassware?
Rinse glassware with water soon after use. Concentrated colouring left to dry can mark surfaces and fabrics, so wipe spills promptly.
Is a safety data sheet available?
Please request any safety or composition documents through our contact page and we will share what is available for this item.
Can schools order several packs together?
Yes. We supply schools and distributors across India and international markets; state the number of packs and whether you also need the red colour.
For a quotation on Food Colouring Blue, send your requirement through the contact page or place it in the enquiry cart.
Last updated: 24 September 2026