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D&C Red 30 Al Lake

FDA-Approved Red Aluminum Lake

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INCI Name: Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Aluminum Hydroxide

A fine FDA-approved red aluminum lake pigment for color cosmetics.

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Standard Pigment

  • Raw Pigment
  • Draw Down over White
  • Draw Down over Black

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Eyeshadows & Eye Color
Disperses cleanly in pressed eye shadows, eyeliner pencils, and brow products without bleeding.
Face & Complexion
Delivers strong color payoff in foundations, blushes, bronzers, primers, and pressed-powder formulations.
Lip Color
Insoluble in oil and wax — ideal for lipsticks, lip pencils, and oil-phase lip balms with crisp, non-bleeding color.
Nail Lacquers & Gels
Disperses evenly in nail lacquers and gel-polish systems for vibrant, consistent finishes.

Performance & Formulation Insights for D&C Red 30 Al Lake

FDA-Approved Red Aluminum Lake

D&C Red 30 Al Lake (CI 73360) is the aluminum lake of D&C Red 30, an FDA-approved drug & cosmetic red colorant. This contains 30-39% dye content.

Key Technical Information

A “lake” pigment is the insoluble metallic salt of a water-soluble dye, allowing use in anhydrous and oil-based color cosmetics where the parent dye would not disperse. The lake substrate provides stability, controlled dye release, and ease of dispersion.

Key Formulation Notes

  • Color Index: CI 73360
  • Form: Aluminum Lake
  • Dye Strength: 30-39%
  • INCI: Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Aluminum Hydroxide
  • Regulatory: D&C colorants have FDA-defined application restrictions (eye area, lip, external use). Verify application restrictions for D&C Red 30 per your regional regulatory requirements.
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Line/Series
D&C
INCI Name
Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Aluminum Hydroxide
Physical Product Color
Red
Color Effect
Red
Effect Type
Single Color
Material Type
Pure Pigments
Certifications
Carmine Free, Ferro Free, TiO2 Free, Vegan & Cruelty Free
Particle Size
– μm
Applications
Eye, Face, Lip, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About D&C Red 30 Al Lake

Yes. D&C Red 30 Al Lake (CI 73360) is approved by the U.S. FDA per 21 CFR. Always review the current regulation for application restrictions before formulating.
A dye is water-soluble — it dissolves and stains the medium. A lake is the same chromophore precipitated onto an inorganic substrate (Aluminum Hydroxide), making it an insoluble pigment that disperses in oil- and wax-based formulations without bleeding.
Yes. As a lake on Aluminum Hydroxide, D&C Red 30 Al Lake is insoluble in water and disperses cleanly in oils, esters, waxes, and pressed-powder bases without bleeding.
Yes. D&C Red 30 Al Lake contains no animal-derived ingredients, and Vivify Beauty Care never tests on animals.

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