Carmine BK-W/ Item 5720

Dyeing and Pigments 2025-03-19

Pigment Red 57:1 (CI 15850:1)

Chemical Class: Monoazo


Specifications

  • Color Index No.: 15850:1
  • Appearance: Red powder
  • Specific Surface Area: 68.90 m²/g
  • Bulk Density: 1.48 kg/L
  • Oil Absorption: 55.00 g/100g
  • Density: 1.78 g/cm³

Applications

  • Printing Inks:
    • Ideal for ​high-speed flexographic and ​gravure inks in packaging, labels, and publications due to ​ultra-high color strength and ​exceptional dispersion properties.
  • Coatings:
    • Used in ​industrial coatings, ​automotive primers, and ​powder coatings requiring ​high opacity, ​UV resistance, and ​thermal stability.
  • Plastics & Polymers:
    • Stable colorant for ​polyethylene, ​polypropylene, and ​engineering plastics where ​vibrant red hues and ​processing stability are critical.
  • Functional Materials:
    • Suitable for ​composite materials and ​masterbatches demanding controlled rheology and pigment loading.