Red 30 Lake
Categories: Coloring Agent/Pigment
Red 30 Lake at a Glance
- Pigment used to add color to makeup skin care and drugs
- Also known as D&C Red No. 30 Lake
- Ruled safe in its current use
Red 30 Lake Description
Red 30 lake is a synthetic pigment used to add color to makeup, skin care and drugs. The term lake refers to the process of transforming a pigment from a solid to a solution, usually using a metallic salt. This makes it insoluble in water.It is also known as D&C Red No. 30 Lake, with the “D&C” indicating it’s approved for use in drugs and cosmetics.
The United States Food and Drug Administration has ruled Red 30 lake safe in its current use.
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Red 30 Lake References
https://www.fda.gov/industry/color-additive-inventories/color-additive-status-list
https://www.fda.gov/industry/color-additives/color-additives-history