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D&C Yellow 10 Lake Low Dye

FDA-Approved Yellow Aluminum Lake

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INCI Name: Yellow 10 Lake (CI 47005), Aluminum Hydroxide

A fine FDA-approved yellow aluminum lake pigment (12-17% 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 Yellow 10 Lake Low Dye

FDA-Approved Yellow Aluminum Lake

D&C Yellow 10 Lake Low Dye (CI 47005) is the aluminum lake of D&C Yellow 10, an FDA-approved drug & cosmetic yellow colorant. This Low Dye grade contains 12-17% 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 47005
  • Form: Aluminum Lake
  • Dye Strength: 12-17%
  • INCI: Yellow 10 Lake (CI 47005), Aluminum Hydroxide
  • Regulatory: D&C colorants have FDA-defined application restrictions (eye area, lip, external use). Verify application restrictions for D&C Yellow 10 per your regional regulatory requirements.
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Line/Series
D&C
INCI Name
Yellow 10 Lake (CI 47005), Aluminum Hydroxide
Physical Product Color
Yellow
Color Effect
Yellow
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 Yellow 10 Lake Low Dye

Yes. D&C Yellow 10 Lake Low Dye (CI 47005) 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 Yellow 10 Lake Low Dye is insoluble in water and disperses cleanly in oils, esters, waxes, and pressed-powder bases without bleeding.
Yes. D&C Yellow 10 Lake Low Dye contains no animal-derived ingredients, and Vivify Beauty Care never tests on animals.

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D&C Yellow 10 Lake Low Dye