Certifications: ISO 9001:2015

Pigment Red 8

Azo Pigments

CI Number: 12335

Chemical Class: Organic (Naphthol AS)

Form: Powder

Tone

Mass and Tint

Bright Red Pigment for Paints and Inks

Pigment Red 8 is a classic organic pigment from the Naphthol AS class that gives a bright, mid-red shade with a slight yellowish undertone. It is primarily used in applications where good colour strength is needed but the highest levels of fastness are not required. It is a common choice for general industrial paints and a variety of printing inks.

Applications
  • Paints & Coatings: Used in air-drying industrial paints, primers, and trade sale paints.
  • Printing Inks: Suitable for publication gravure and other general-purpose ink systems.

Key Benefits

  • Bright, mid-red shade with good opacity.
  • High tinctorial strength for economical use.
  • Good performance in a range of ink and paint systems.
  • A versatile and cost-effective colourant.

Technical Highlights

  • 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.