Lake Red Bath Salt Dye – 10g (Unipure LC323)
R25,20
A LAKE PIGMENT is an insoluble material that colours by dispersion.
Lakes are basically a pigment which has been manufactured from a dye by precipitating a soluble dye with a metallic salt. The resulting pigment is called a lake pigment.
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Lakes are produced from the FD&C Dyes and are oil dispersible (but generally not oil soluble) and as such they can be mixed with oils, fats and sugars. They can also be dispersed in other carriers such as propylene glycol, glycerin and sucrose (water and sugar).
Lakes are created in specific concentrations of the Dye which is used.
As an example, Red 40 Aluminum Lake is available in Low Dye (generally 15-17% pure dye) and High Dye (36-42% pure dye).
You can use the lakes to colour your balms to produce tinted lip gloss or even lipstick, however they can be used to colour MP soap base if blended properly.
Lakes are Certified “FD&C” Colors – can generally be used in Foods, Drugs, and Cosmetics. (For any edible or lip based product, you must use FD&C products.
Lakes are generally preferred in several applications, including: To color an oil based product, such as balm base, chocolate or compound coatings.
| Weight | 0,020 kg |
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| Dimensions | 3 × 3 × 3 cm |
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