Colorant

Red 6/Red 6 Lake/Red 7 Lake

Also known as Red 7
INCI: CI 15850
CAS 5858-81-1 (sodium salt); 12224-98-5 (calcium salt)
Red 6/Red 6 Lake/Red 7 Lake is used as a coloring agent to impart color to cosmetic products.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Colorant (red)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Red 6/Red 6 Lake/Red 7 Lake is used as a coloring agent to impart color to cosmetic products.

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
5858-81-1 (sodium salt); 12224-98-5 (calcium salt)
INCI
CI 15850
Category
Colorant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026