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Cadmium Red Pigment

Our Cadmium Red Pigment (commonly referenced as Pigment Red 108) delivers rich red hues, strong tinting power and excellent weather resistance. It is engineered for consistent dispersion and repeatable shade control in industrial and artistic formulations.

Cadmium Red is characteristics of its high tinting strength, bright color,excellent light fastness, weather fastness and hiding powder, non Migratory, non bleeding. Cadmium Red color is very bright.

Key Benefits

  • High tinting strength & color purity
  • Excellent lightfastness and weather resistance
  • Consistent particle distribution for uniform dispersions
  • Custom milling and masterbatch options

Applications

  • Architectural & industrial coatings
  • Plastics & PVC masterbatches
  • Printing inks & artists' pigments
  • Rubber, sealants and specialty compounds

Technical Specifications

  • ‍Product Name: Cadmium Red
  • Color Index: Pigment Red 108
  • C.I. No.: 77202
  • CAS No.:58339-34-7
  • Molecular Formula: CdS.CdSe / CdS.HgS‍

Density(g/cm3)

4.7-5.1

Appearance

Red powder

Moisture %

≤0.2

Water-soluble material %

≤0.2

Oil Absorption

16.0-23.0

Residues on 400 mesh seive %

≤0.1

Heat resistant

800

Weahther Fastness

5

light fastness

7

Storage & Handling

Store in a cool, dry place. Use appropriate PPE when handling dry pigment powders. See SDS for detailed safety and disposal instructions.

Note:The data contained here are based on our current knowledge and experience. It is the responsibility of user to test our products before the final application.

Is Pigment Red 108 the same as Cadmium Red?

Yes — Pigment Red 108 is a commonly used name/alias for cadmium-based red pigments. In our product documentation we reference both names to help with searchability and regulatory paperwork. For specific color index numbers or formulation identifiers, request the TDS.

My formulation suffers from flocculation or poor dispersion — any tips?

Cadmium pigments require correct dispersant choice and adequate milling energy. We provide recommended dispersants and dispersion curves based on substrate (alkyd, acrylic, PVC, etc.). If needed, we offer trial dispersions from our R&D lab using your binder for side-by-side comparison.

Do you provide small samples or custom masterbatch runs?

Yes. We routinely ship lab samples and can run small-scale masterbatches for color approval. Sample policy and lead times are provided by sales and may vary by destination.

What makes your product different from competitors cadmium reds?

We emphasize process control (mill, calcination window, PSD targets) plus hands-on support: lab dispersions, custom milling, and clear QC documentation. This reduces surprises during scale-up and helps customers hit target shade and performance faster.

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