FD&C Blue 1 - (Alum Lake) (Back to product) Home » PIGMENTS, MICA, COLORANTS & DYES » FD&C and D&C Colorants and Dyes (Enlarge) FD&C Blue 1 - (Alum Lake) Discounts Apply ! Approved for use in food, drugs and cosmetics by the FDA. Batch certified (to us) pure dyes have superior chemical purity, batch to batch consistency, the highest possible color purity (chroma or saturation) and superior dispersibility. The term "lake" refers to the laking or precipitating of the organic salt onto a metal substrate such as aluminum, calcium, or barium. They are called D&C (drug and cosmetic) and FD&C (food, drug and cosmetic) colors and some are readily soluble as opposed to pigments, which are insoluble. Dyes are useful in providing tints for lotions, oils, and shampoos. These colorants are in powder form and are shipped in plastic pouches and sealed for security. CI Number:42090 Ingredients: Blue 1 Country of Origin: USA Can be used in general cosmetics, bath products & soap MSDS or COA available upon request Turns a magenta (purple) color in cold process soap Water Soluble Product ID PIG-LC621Price: $6.16 Size: 1/2 oz 2 oz 4 oz Quantity:« Previous | Next » Product ReviewsNo Reviews For This Product.Click to review this product