| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Organic Orange Pigments | Bright, high tint strength, used in plastics, inks, coatings |
| Inorganic Orange Pigments | Duller but excellent heat/light/weather resistance |
| Name | C.I. Number | Shade | Properties & Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pigment Orange 5 | C.I. 12075 | Yellowish Orange | Azo pigment, good for inks & coatings |
| Pigment Orange 13 | C.I. 21110 | Bright Orange | Azo, widely used in plastics, printing inks |
| Pigment Orange 34 | C.I. 21115 | Reddish Orange | Azo, good tint strength, inks & decorative paints |
| Pigment Orange 36 | C.I. 11780 | Dull Red-Orange | Benzimidazolone, excellent light & weather fastness |
| Name | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Orange (Pb-based) | Bright, opaque, high durability | Used historically; now restricted due to toxicity |
| Iron Oxide Orange | Earthy, dull orange, very stable | Construction, concrete, and outdoor applications |
| Property | Organic Pigments | Inorganic Pigments |
|---|---|---|
| Color Brightness | Very high | Moderate |
| Lightfastness | Good to Excellent (varies) | Excellent |
| Heat Stability | Moderate to High | Very High |
| Cost | Usually higher | Generally lower |
| Toxicity | Low (modern types) | Some may contain heavy metals (Pb, Cr) |
| Industry | Uses |
|---|---|
| Paints & Coatings | Automotive, decorative, powder coatings |
| Plastics | PP, PE, PVC, ABS coloring |
| Printing Inks | Flexo, gravure, screen printing |
| Textiles | Pigment printing on fabrics |
| Construction | Iron oxide orange used in tiles & cement |
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