Certifications: ISO 9001:2015
Pigment Red 48:1
Category: Azo Pigments
CI Number: 15865:1
Chemical Class: Organic (Monoazo Lake - Barium)
Form: Powder
Yellowish-Red Barium Lake for Inks, Plastics, and Paints & Coatings
Pigment Red 48:1 is a monoazo pigment that gives a clean, yellowish-red shade. It is a widely used and highly economical red pigment, particularly in the printing ink and plastics industries. As a lake pigment, it offers good stability and colour strength. It is a workhorse for applications where a strong, cost-effective red with good opacity is needed.
Applications- Printing Inks: A primary choice for flexographic and gravure inks for packaging applications.
- Plastics Colouring: Widely used for colouring a variety of polymers, including PVC and polyolefins.
- Paints & Coatings: Suitable for industrial paints and powder coatings.
Key Benefits
- Clean, yellowish-red shade with high colour strength.
- Highly economical and versatile.
- Good opacity and performance in ink and plastic systems.
- Good heat stability for plastics processing.
Technical Highlights
- Salt Type: Barium Lake
- Tone: Yellowish
- Appearance: Red Powder
Packaging & Availability
- Supplied in a standardised powder form.
- Standard Packing: 25 kg HDPE bags.
- Customised packaging is available upon request.
