Orange Pigment

🔹 Categories of Orange Pigments

Type Description
Organic Orange Pigments Bright, high tint strength, used in plastics, inks, coatings
Inorganic Orange Pigments Duller but excellent heat/light/weather resistance

🔹 Common Organic Orange Pigments

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

🔹 Common Inorganic Orange Pigments

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

🔹 Key Features to Consider

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)
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🔹 Applications

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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