Red No. 6 (CI 15850) Barium Lake
Red No. 6 (CI 15850) Barium Lake
RED
6/10
Concern level
Moderate concern
Red No. 6 (CI 15850) Barium Lake is an insoluble synthetic azo pigment used as a color additive to impart red to pink shades in cosmetics. As a lake form, it is a pigment dispersion rather than a soluble dye, making it suitable for oil-based systems and products where color stability and low bleed are important.
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Chemical Properties
Molecular Weight
757.77 g/molTypical Concentration
0.00% - 3.00%CAS Number: 58749-22-7
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin6/10
oily skin7/10
sensitive skin5/10
acne prone8/10
mature skin6/10
normal skin7/10
Interactions
incompatible with: Do not substitute for non-certified colorants in regulated products, Avoid assuming eye-area compatibility without checking the specific regulatory listing, Compatibility depends on the finished formula's oil phase and dispersion system
Risks & Warnings
Must be used only in compliance with applicable color additive regulations. Potential concerns include contamination/specification issues if the certified batch is noncompliant. Eye-area and other restricted uses may apply depending on the exact regulated listing. Rare irritation or hypersensitivity is possible in very sensitive users.
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