Pigment Red 481

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015

Pigment Red 48:1

Azo Pigments

CI Number: 15865:1

Chemical Class: Organic (Monoazo Lake - Barium)

Form: Powder

Tone

Mass and Tint

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.