INCI Name
CI 15850:1
Functions
1 Roles
Sustainability
N/A
Category
small molecule
What It Does
D&C Red No. 7 Calcium Lake is the calcium salt lake form of the azo dye CI 15850 (1-(2-Sulfo-4-methyl-5-phenylazo)-2-naphthol, calcium salt). It is a well-established cosmetic colorant widely used in lipsticks, blushes, and other color cosmetics. The CI designation 15850:1 specifically denotes the calcium lake form. CAS 5281-04-9 corresponds to this calcium lake pigment (Pigment Red 57:1). It is regulated by both the US FDA and EU authorities for cosmetic use.
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- CI 15850:1
- Common Name
- D&C Red No. 7 Calcium Lake
- CAS Number
- 5281-04-9
- Category
- small molecule