Red 6

Description
Colour group: red (dye content 45-60%). Organic, FDA-approved, high-purity pigment. Chemical class: Monoazo
Benefits
Provides superior Colour purity and saturation
Very good dispersibility and no aggregate formation when dispersed in liquids
Use
Can be tinted with titanium dioxide to create light red/pink shades. For best results wet in oil before use. For external use only.
Applications
Decorative cosmetic products including lipsticks, nail lacquers & face makeup (in USA prohibited for eye makeup), personal care products, soaps. CAS: 5858-81-1
INCI: CI 15850 (red no. 6 D&C lake)
Composition: CI 15850 (red no. 6 D&C lake)
Purity Grade: No purity grade applicable
Appearance: Red powder
Solubility: Water-soluble (10g/100ml), miscible in oils
Preservation: Preservative-free
Storage
Store light-protected at a cool and dry place
Country of Origin: France
Raw Material Source
Nitroaromatics
Manufacture
Red no. 6 is produced synthetically by condensation of nitroaromatics with anilines followed by reduction of the resulting azoxy dye which which is then combined with sodium salt (lake).
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components