Red 6 Lake (CI 15850)

AKA “D&C Red No. 34, CI 15880, D & C Red no. 34, CI 15880:1 (Ca salt)”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Red 6 lake (CI 15850)

AKA: D&C Red No. 34, CI 15880, D & C Red no. 34, CI 15880:1 (Ca salt)

Synthetic · Not Reported · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Synthetic

Clean

A vibrant red colorant that gives products their rich hue. Used in formulations to create appealing shades for lipsticks, blushes, and other color cosmetics.

Formula

C21H12CaN2O6S

Mol. Weight

460.5

CAS #

6417-83-0

Form

Powder

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Synthesized from aniline and related aromatic compounds within the azo dye chemical family. Produced through diazotization and coupling reactions, then precipitated as a lake with alumina substrate.

Function

Not Reported

Benefits

Provides red color to cosmetic products

Helps create aesthetic appearance in makeup

Traditional Use

A synthetic azo dye developed in the late 19th century. Originally derived from coal-tar chemistry, it was adopted by the cosmetics industry in the early 20th century as a colorant for lipsticks, blushes, and other color cosmetics.