Dystar D&C Red 22 is a red powder dye (Acid Red 87, CI 45380) used in color cosmetics (foundation, lipstick) and skin care (body lotion). It is FDA Compliant and listed in regulatory inventories like AICS, DSL, EINECS, and TSCA. It functions as a dye in leave-on and stick products.

INCI Name: Acid Red 87

Dye Type: Acid Dyes

CI Name: Acid Red 87

CI Number: 45380

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CI Name
CI Number
Dye Type
INCI Name
Manufactured By
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Molecular formula
C₂₀H₆O₅Na₂Br₄
Technologies
Product Families
Chemical Structure

Durastrength® 4000 - Typical Starting Formulation Recommendations - 1

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Color Cosmetic Applications
Skin Care Applications
Recommended Uses
  • Liquid foundation
  • Lipstick
  • Lotion
  • Ingested drugs
  • Topically Applied drugs
Use Restrictions

Use of this color is limited to externally applied (non-mucous Membrane) drugs and cosmetics.

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile plus Chlorides and Sulfates as Sodium Salts (at 135°C)max. 10%
Color Index No.45380--
Color Index NameAcid Red 87--
Water Insolublesmax. 0.5%
Pure Color Contentmin. 90.0--
Molecular Weight691.86--
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dust Hazard Class (Weak)1--
Deflagration Index (Kst)73m.b/s-
Maximum Explosion Overpressure (Pmax)8.1 - 8.8bars-gauge-
Minimum Explosible Concentration150 - 350g/m³
Volatile Organic Compounds0%-
Oxidising PropertiesNot oxidising--
Explosive PropertiesNot Explosive--
Flammability (Solid, Gas)Not flammable (may form combustible dust-air mixtures)--
Soluble InWater--
OdorNone--
AppearanceRed Powder
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Gram Negative BacteriaNegative--
Yeast & Mold Countmax. 100col./gram-
Aerobic Plate Countmax. 100col./gram-
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mercury Contentmax. 1ppm-
Arsenic Contentmax. 3ppm-
Lead Contentmax. 20ppm-

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
5 years
Storage Conditions
  • Store at room temperature in a dry location. Keep containerand inner liner tightly closed.
  • Indefinite when stored as recommended (5 years).