- Product appearance: Fine red powder
- Obtained by precipitation of carminic acid with calcium and aluminum
- Completely soluble in dilute alkali solution, insoluble in water
- High tinctorial strength
- Carminic acid content: 25 - 55%
- Color shade provided: Red Yellowish to Red Bluish
- Main applications: Cosmetics
- Commercial name: Biocon Carmine RY / RB / HR / HRB range
