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D&C Red 7 Ca Lake B High

FDA-Approved Red Calcium Lake

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INCI Name: Red 7 Lake (CI 15850:1), Calcium Sulfate

A fine FDA-approved red calcium lake pigment (blue shade, high dye content) 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.

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 7 Ca Lake B High

FDA-Approved Red Calcium Lake

D&C Red 7 Ca Lake B High (CI 15850:1) is the calcium-precipitated lake of D&C Red 7, an FDA-approved drug & cosmetic red colorant. This B High grade contains 30-40% 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 15850:1
  • Form: Calcium Lake
  • Dye Strength: 30-40%
  • INCI: Red 7 Lake (CI 15850:1), Calcium Salt
  • Regulatory: D&C colorants have FDA-defined application restrictions (eye area, lip, external use). Verify application restrictions for D&C Red 7 per your regional regulatory requirements.
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Line/Series
D&C
INCI Name
Red 7 Lake (CI 15850:1), Calcium Sulfate
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 7 Ca Lake B High

Yes. D&C Red 7 Ca Lake B High (CI 15850:1) 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 (Calcium Sulfate), 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 Calcium Sulfate, D&C Red 7 Ca Lake B High is insoluble in water and disperses cleanly in oils, esters, waxes, and pressed-powder bases without bleeding.
Yes. D&C Red 7 Ca Lake B High contains no animal-derived ingredients, and Vivify Beauty Care never tests on animals.

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