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D&C Red 33 Lake Med Dye

FDA-Approved Red Aluminum Lake

INCI Name: Red 33 Lake (CI 17200), Aluminum Hydroxide

A fine FDA-approved red aluminum lake pigment (22-27% dye content) for color cosmetics.

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.

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 33 Lake Med Dye

FDA-Approved Red Aluminum Lake

D&C Red 33 Lake Med Dye (CI 17200) is the aluminum lake of D&C Red 33, an FDA-approved drug & cosmetic red colorant. This Med Dye grade contains 22-27% 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 17200
Form: Aluminum Lake
Dye Strength: 22-27%
INCI: Red 33 Lake (CI 17200), Aluminum Hydroxide
Regulatory: D&C colorants have FDA-defined application restrictions (eye area, lip, external use). Verify application restrictions for D&C Red 33 per your regional regulatory requirements.

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Line/Series	D&C
INCI Name	Red 33 Lake (CI 17200), 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	Face, Lip, Nail

Frequently Asked Questions About D&C Red 33 Lake Med Dye

Yes. D&C Red 33 Lake Med Dye (CI 17200) 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.

Lakes are sold by dye-content grade — Low (12–17 %), Med (22–27 %), and High (32–40 %). The grade lets you choose the opacity, color strength, and substrate-to-dye ratio that fits your formulation.

Yes. As a lake on Aluminum Hydroxide, D&C Red 33 Lake Med Dye is insoluble in water and disperses cleanly in oils, esters, waxes, and pressed-powder bases without bleeding.

Yes. D&C Red 33 Lake Med Dye contains no animal-derived ingredients, and Vivify Beauty Care never tests on animals.

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D&C Red 33 Lake Med Dye

FDA-Approved Red Aluminum Lake

Standard Pigment

Perfect For These Applications

Performance & Formulation Insights for D&C Red 33 Lake Med Dye

FDA-Approved Red Aluminum Lake

Key Technical Information

Key Formulation Notes

Frequently Asked Questions About D&C Red 33 Lake Med Dye

Contact An Expert

D&C Red 33 Lake Med Dye

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