Certifications: ISO 9001:2015
Pigment Red 48:2
Category: Azo Pigments
CI Number: 15865:2
Chemical Class: Organic (Monoazo Lake - Calcium)
Form: Powder
Bluish-Red Calcium Lake for Inks, Plastics, and Paints & Coatings
Pigment Red 48:2 is a monoazo pigment that produces a clean, bluish-red shade with good opacity. It is one of the most widely used red pigments due to its excellent colour strength, good fastness properties, and economic value. It is a workhorse in the printing ink and plastics industries, providing a consistent and red for a multitude of applications.
Applications- Printing Inks: A primary red for flexographic and gravure inks, especially for packaging applications.
- Plastics Colouring: Widely used for colouring a variety of polymers, including PVC, polyolefins, and polystyrene.
- Paints & Coatings: Suitable for industrial paints and powder coatings where a strong bluish-red is needed.
Key Benefits
- Clean, bluish-red shade with high colour strength.
- Good lightfastness and heat stability.
- Versatile performance across ink and plastic systems.
- Highly economical for a wide range of uses.
Technical Highlights
- Salt Type: Calcium Lake
- Tone: Bluish
- Appearance: Red Powder
Packaging & Availability
- Supplied in a standardised powder form.
- Standard Packing: 25 kg HDPE bags.
- Customised packaging is available upon request.
