Dyes and Lakes

DyStar is one of the most versatile color providers in the world. A leading supplier of colorants ranging from food, drugs and cosmetics to plastics papers and of course, textiles. Our award winning products comply with international legal requirements keeping DyStar RSL (Restricted Substance List) compliant.

Regulated Dyes

FD&C Dyes

DyStar is a leading producer of the highest quality regulated, Certified Food Dyes. Our regulated FD&C Dyes are manufactured with strict controls to recreate exact shades every time – brilliant colors, high tinctorial strength with excellent heat and light stability to maintain color over time. Learn more…

D&C Dyes

DyStar is a leading producer of regulated drug and cosmetic colorants. Our cosmetics dyes and pigments can be used in a number of drug, cosmetic and household products. Some of these products include lipsticks and other make-ups, medicines, vitamins, lotions, and shampoos. Learn more…

Regulated Lakes

FD&C Lakes

DyStar offers wide selection of FD&C regulated Aluminum Lakes. Lakes eliminate color bleeding in water systems and disperse easily in high fat systems. Our Lakes have excellent heat and light stability as well as processing advantages which will be a valuable asset to your manufacturing operations. Lakes are ideal for bakery, confections, yogurt and ice creams, seasoned powders, dessert & beverage powders, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and plastic/wax coated food packaging. Learn more…

D&C Lakes

DyStar is a leading producer of regulated drugs and cosmetic lakes which are used in various cosmetic products such as press powder nail lacquer, lipstick, lotion and topically applied & ingested drugs. Learn more…