Cochineal Powder Coccinic acid 50%

Cochineal is a natural pigment derived from cochineal insects that grow in different regions and on different types of cactus,
and is derived from female cochineal insects in a pink to purple tint

Cochineal is an anthraquinone derivative that appears as a red rhomboid crystal or reddish brown powder.
In bases and dilute acids, the color varies with the pH of the solution, being orange-yellow when acidic, dark red when neutral, and purplish red when alkaline.

Cochineal
CAS number 1390-65-4
Molecular weight 492.386
Density 1.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling point 907.6±65.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular formula C22H20O13
Melting point 136ºC dec
Flash point 316.1±27.8 °C
Place of Origin:China
Packaging:1KG/Bag. 25kg/drums
The private label service:500g/1kg/ Aluminum foil bag
the Capsules OEM service; 0# Capsules 500mg/pcs. 2000pcs/kg in Vacuum bag


Function of Cochineal

1. Food colorant

As a safe pigment, cochineal is widely used in food industry. It can be used to color candy,
beverages, meat products and many other foods to make food more attractive.
In addition, cochineal red can also be used in cosmetics, such as lipstick, foundation, eye shadow, etc. 124.

2. Medical applications

Cochineal also has its unique role in the field of medicine.
Studies have shown that cochineal red has a significant effect on preventing DNA damage caused by carcinogens
and can be used to prevent and treat viral diseases (such as vesicular stomatitis, herpetic stomatitis, etc.), cancer and AIDS.

3. Makeup coloring

Cochineal red can be used in cosmetics as lipstick, foundation, eyeshadow, eyeliner, nail polish and baby products coloring agent.
Its use can not only increase the color effect of the product, but also attract the attention of consumers.

Application of cochineal 

Carmine red can be used as food, cosmetics coloring, especially mouthwash, dental powder, powder,
ointment, for solid powder coloring, it should be dissolved in a small amount of concentrated ammonia solution,
and then added to the powder, after a long time grinding,
in order to obtain a uniform distribution of the best color with aluminum salt or tin salt dye, can be silk and wool dyed into bright red.
It can be used in lipstick, foundation, eyeshadow, eyeliner, nail polish, etc