CI 75470

Synthetic

Safety Level

Completely safe

Max. concentration

Carcinogenicity

Allergy Factor

Category

Dyes, Aroma

Functions

No functions found

Description

Carmine (CI 75470) is a lake of carminic acid made from alum and calcium. It is one of the oldest natural dyes derived from the female cochineal insect Coccus Cacti. It is usually used to achieve bright red and pink shades in lipsticks.