Certifications: ISO 9001:2015

Pigment Red 53:1

Category: Azo Pigments

CI Number: 15585:1

Chemical Class: Organic (Monoazo Lake - Barium)

Form: Powder

Tone

Mass and Tint

Bright Yellowish-Red Lake for Inks, Plastics and Paints & Coatings

Pigment Red 53:1 is a monoazo pigment that gives a bright, clean, yellowish-red shade. It is a very widely used and highly economical red pigment, especially in the printing ink and plastics industries. It offers excellent colour strength and good stability, making it a workhorse for applications where a strong, vibrant, and cost-effective red is required.

Applications
  • Printing Inks: A primary choice for a wide variety of publication and packaging inks (offset, gravure).
  • Plastics Colouring: Extensively used for colouring general-purpose plastics like polyolefins and PVC.
  • Paints & Coatings: Suitable for industrial paints and powder coatings.

Key Benefits

  • Bright, 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.