The Basics On Yellow 5 Lake

What is Yellow 5 Lake?

Yellow 5 lake is synthetic coloring agent approved for use in foods, drugs and cosmetics.

What are other names for Yellow 5 Lake?

D&C YELLOW 5 AL LAKE, D&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C YELLOW 5 ZR LAKE, D&C YELLOW NO. 5 AL LAKE, D&C YELLOW NO. 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, D&C YELLOW NO. 5 ZIRCONIUM LAKE, D&C YELLOW NO. 5 ZR LAKE, DC YELLOW #5-LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 5 (CI 19140) ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 5 AL LAKE, FD&C YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 AL LAKE, FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, YELLOW 5 ALUMINUM LAKE, and YELLOW 5LAKE

What is Yellow 5 Lake used for?

A synthetic coloring agent approved for use in foods, drugs and cosmetics. The lake colors are insoluble in water, so are often used in non-aqueous cosmetics such as lipsticks and powder blush. As with all lake colors used in cosmetics, yellow 5 lake is subject to batch certification before each use in cosmetic products. This certifies purity and safety before the coloring agent is added to the product.

How Yellow 5 Lake is classified

Coloring Agents/Pigments

Recommendations for using Yellow 5 Lake during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Yellow 5 Lake During Pregnancy

What we know about using Yellow 5 Lake while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

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General safety info about Yellow 5 Lake from CIR

No report found.

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Products where you might find Yellow 5 Lake

Ellis Faas Skin Veil Foundation Bottle – S103.5L Fair Medium Yellow; Viseart Petite Pro 5 Soleil, Cinema Secrets Ultimate Foundation 5-in-1 Pro Palette , PAT McGRATH LABS Sublime Perfection Foundation

 

 

 

List of References

General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/

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Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.

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