Certifications: ISO 9001:2015
Pigment Red 57:1
Category: Azo Pigments
CI Number: 15850:1
Chemical Class: Organic (Monoazo Lake - Calcium)
Form: Powder
Classic Rubine Red for Process Magenta Inks, Paints & Plastics
Pigment Red 57:1, universally known as Lithol Rubine, is one of the most important red pigments in the industry. It is a monoazo pigment that produces a clean, strong, bluish-red (rubine) shade. Its primary application is as the standard process magenta in four-colour printing (CMYK). It is valued for its shade purity, high colour strength, and excellent performance in ink formulations.
Applications- Printing Inks: The industry standard for process magenta in offset, gravure, and flexographic ink systems.
- Plastics Colouring: Widely used for colouring a variety of polymers, including PVC and polyolefins.
- Paints & Coatings: Used in industrial paints and coatings where a specific rubine shade is needed.
Key Benefits
- Clean, strong bluish-red (rubine) shade.
- The standard process magenta for CMYK printing.
- High tinctorial strength for economical use.
- Good lightfastness and chemical resistance.
Technical Highlights
- Common Name: Lithol Rubine
- Salt Type: Calcium Lake
- Appearance: Red Powder
Packaging & Availability
- Supplied in a standardised powder form.
- Standard Packing: 25 kg HDPE bags.
- Customised packaging is available upon request.
