Dyeing and Pigments

Pigment Red 57:1 (CI 15850:1)

Chemical Class: Monoazo

​Specifications

• ​Color Index No.: 15850:1
• ​Appearance: Red powder
• ​Specific Surface Area: 68.70 m²/g
• ​Bulk Density: 1.42 kg/L
• ​Oil Absorption: 54.80 g/100g
• ​Density: 1.78 g/cm³

​Applications

• ​Printing Inks:
  • Widely used in ​packaging inks (e.g., food labels, flexible packaging) and ​publication gravure inks for intense red shades and ​excellent printability.
• ​Coatings:
  • Applied in ​industrial coatings and ​powder coatings requiring ​high chroma and ​UV stability for automotive and decorative finishes.
• ​Plastics:
  • Suitable for ​PVC, ​polyolefins, and ​rubber products where ​thermal resistance (up to 200°C) and ​lightfastness are critical.
• ​Cosmetics:
  • Approved for use in ​lipsticks, ​nail polishes, and ​blushes as a non-toxic, vibrant colorant.