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: 59.70 m²/g
• ​Bulk Density: 1.39 kg/L
• ​Oil Absorption: 48.40 g/100g
• ​Density: 1.74 g/cm³

​Applications

• ​Printing Inks:
  • Widely used in ​flexographic and ​gravure inks for packaging, labels, and publications due to its ​high color strength.
• ​Plastics & Polymers:
  • Stable colorant for ​PVC, ​polyethylene, and ​rubber products requiring bright red hues.
• ​Cosmetics:
  • Approved for use in ​lipsticks, ​blushes, and ​nail polishes as a safe, non-toxic pigment.