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FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake
FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake is a synthetic azo dye used as a coloring agent in foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. It is a water-insoluble pigment form of the dye fixed onto an aluminum substrate.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Nov 30, 2025
Health score+1.0
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Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
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Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
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Risks
Potential allergen, hypersensitivity reactions, possible behavioral effects in sensitive children, regulatory restrictions on use
Benefits
Colorant for aesthetic and identification purposes in consumer products
References
Waters containing FD&C Yellow No. 6 Aluminum Lake
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