Lake, Red (Pink) 27
Description
Lakes are organic pigments made by absorbing a dye onto a substrate such as Alumina hydrate or Barium sulphate. They are dispersible (but not soluble) in both water and oil. Lakes will give a matte colour but are much more vibrant than oxides.
Lake definitions
D&C
The term D&C means that a lake is approved by the FDA for use in drugs and cosmetics.
Number
The number, e.g. Red #27, refers to which dye has been used to make the lake.
Substrate
Lakes will have a mineral in their name, e.g. Barium, this is the substrate onto which the dye has been absorbed
Dye Percentage
Each substrate can absorb a varying amount of each dye. The dye percentage simply tells us how much pure colour is in the lak
Lake, Red (Pink) 27
Description
Lakes are organic pigments made by absorbing a dye onto a substrate such as Alumina hydrate or Barium sulphate. They are dispersible (but not soluble) in both water and oil. Lakes will give a matte colour but are much more vibrant than oxides.
Lake definitions
D&C
The term D&C means that a lake is approved by the FDA for use in drugs and cosmetics.
Number
The number, e.g. Red #27, refers to which dye has been used to make the lake.
Substrate
Lakes will have a mineral in their name, e.g. Barium, this is the substrate onto which the dye has been absorbed
Dye Percentage
Each substrate can absorb a varying amount of each dye. The dye percentage simply tells us how much pure colour is in the lak
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Description
Description
Lakes are organic pigments made by absorbing a dye onto a substrate such as Alumina hydrate or Barium sulphate. They are dispersible (but not soluble) in both water and oil. Lakes will give a matte colour but are much more vibrant than oxides.
Lake definitions
D&C
The term D&C means that a lake is approved by the FDA for use in drugs and cosmetics.
Number
The number, e.g. Red #27, refers to which dye has been used to make the lake.
Substrate
Lakes will have a mineral in their name, e.g. Barium, this is the substrate onto which the dye has been absorbed
Dye Percentage
Each substrate can absorb a varying amount of each dye. The dye percentage simply tells us how much pure colour is in the lak
