Certifications: ISO 9001:2015

Pigment Red 48:2

Category: Azo Pigments

CI Number: 15865:2

Chemical Class: Organic (Monoazo Lake - Calcium)

Form: Powder

Tone

Mass and Tint

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.