Certifications: ISO 9001:2015

Pigment Red 57:1

Category: Azo Pigments

CI Number: 15850:1

Chemical Class: Organic (Monoazo Lake - Calcium)

Form: Powder

Tone

Mass and Tint

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.