Dystar D&C Red 6 Barium Lake

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Dystar D&C Red 6 Barium Lake is a red pigment (Pigment Red 57:2, D&C Red 6 Ba Lake) used in cosmetics (lipstick, nail polish) and skin care products (skin lotion, body powder). It is known for its light fastness and is approved in global chemical inventories (e.g., AICS, EINECS, TSCA). The pigment is available in powder form and complies with certifications like HMIS and NFPA.

INCI Name: D&C Red 6 Ba Lake

Pigment Type: Organic Pigments

Certifications & Compliance: Hazardous Material Information System (HMIS), National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA)

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Color Cosmetic Applications
Nail Care Applications
Skin Care Applications
Recommended Uses
  • Pressed Powder
  • 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
Bleed ResistanceNegative--
Bleed ResistanceSlight--
Bleed ResistanceTrace--
PropertiesLightfastness - Good--
SubstrateBarium Sulfate--
Pure Color Content50 - 57%-
Color Index No.15850:2--
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Oxidising PropertiesNot oxidising--
Explosive PropertiesNot Explosive--
Insoluble inWater--
Flammability (Solid, Gas)Not flammable (may form combustible dust-air mixtures)--
OdorNone--
AppearanceRed powder--
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Gram Negative BacteriaNegative--
Yeast & Mold Countmax. 100col./gram-
Aerobic Plate Countmax. 100col./gram-

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Analytical Procedure

Official Methods of Analysis of The Association of Official Analytical Chemists, 12th Edition, Chapter 34, pages 629-645

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
5 years
Shelf Life Information

Indefinite when stored as recommended (5 years)

Recommended Storage Conditions

Store at room temperature in a dry location. Keep containerand inner liner tightly closed.