Red 30 and Red 30 Lake are synthetic colorants used in cosmetics and personal care products to provide a red or pink color. They are insoluble in water and are considered pigments. Red 30 is a deep pink color, while Red 30 Lakes are lighter shades. Both are very stable to light and heat. They are derived from coal tar and can be contaminated with lead and arsenic, which have been linked to cancer, neurological disorders, and reproductive toxicity.
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Red 30 and Red 30 Lake can be contaminated with lead and arsenic, which have been linked to cancer, neurological disorders, and reproductive toxicity.
Red 30 and Red 30 Lake are not permitted for use in products intended to be used in the area of the eye.
Coal tar
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Red 30 is listed as CI 73360 in the Cosmetics Directive of the European Union and is a coloring agent allowed for use in all cosmetics and personal care products according to the provisions of the Cosmetics Directive of the European Union (see Annex IV). When used in cosmetic products in the European Union, this ingredient must be called CI 73360.