TissueDB/Materials/Red Dye
Red dye is a liquid colourant used in medical simulation to replicate the visual appearance of blood. It is typically combined with water and a thickening agent (such as corn syrup) to create simulated blood for surgical trainers.
Tissues
| Tissue | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
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| Blood | Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization Trainer | Use sparingly — a few drops per 500 mL of water is typically sufficient. Concentration affects visual realism. | ||
| Blood | Hemorrhage Control Simulator (Malik) | Mixed with saline or other IV fluid to simulate active venous and arterial bleeding from stab wounds in goat or lamb hind leg. |
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Overview
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[edit source]Common names: Red dye, red food coloring, red food colouring, red colorant
Forms: Liquid red dye, gel red colouring, powder red dye, paste red dye, concentrated dye, pre-diluted dye, natural red dye, synthetic red dye
Trade/commercial: McCormick red dye, Wilton red dye, gel food colouring, FD&C Red No. 40
Medical: Food-grade red colouring, FDA-approved food dye, non-toxic dye
Regional terms: Colorant rouge (French), Colorante rosso (Italian), Colorante rojo (Spanish), Roter Farbstoff (German), Rode kleuring (Dutch)
Clinical Context for Simulation
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| Authors | Arturopelayo |
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| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Materials/Red Dye". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |