Dyeing and Pigments

​Pigment Red 48:2 (CI 15865:2)

Chemical Class: Monoazo

​Specifications

• ​Color Index No.: 15865:2
• ​Appearance: Red powder
• ​Specific Surface Area: 55.60 m²/g
• ​Bulk Density: 1.47 kg/L
• ​Oil Absorption: 49.20 g/100g
• ​Density: 1.74 g/cm³

​Applications

• ​Printing Inks:
  • Widely used in ​flexographic, ​gravure, and ​offset inks for packaging, labels, and publications due to ​high color strength and ​cost-effectiveness.
• ​Plastics & Polymers:
  • Suitable for coloring ​PVC, ​polyolefins, and ​rubber products requiring ​vibrant red hues and ​thermal stability.
• ​Coatings:
  • Applied in ​industrial coatings where ​moderate oil absorption ensures balanced binder compatibility and viscosity control.