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Iron Oxide Red 180

Iron Oxide Red 180 is a common iron oxide pigment used in developing building materials, paints, rubber, asphalt, sports racetracks, paper, plastic and others. Offering excellent light and temperature resistance, Iron Oxide Red 180 also offers strong color strength and good dispersion.

MOQ: 500 kg ,Samples available

Key Features

  • High tinting strength and color consistency
  • Excellent weatherability and lightfastness
  • Good dispersibility in solvent and water systems
  • Low oil absorption — cost efficient

Typical Applications

Architectural & industrial coatings, powder coatings, plastics & masterbatch, printing inks, concrete pigments, building materials, and specialty formulations.

Performance Notes

Actual performance depends on formulation and processing. For plastics, pre-dispersion / masterbatch trials are recommended.          Contact our application lab for compatibility testing and bespoke color matching.

Technical Specifications

  • ‍Product Name: Iron Oxide Red 180
  • Color Index: Pigment Red 101
  • C.I. No.: 77491
  • CAS No.:2013-53-5
  • EINECS NO.:215-168-2
  • Molecular Formula: Fe2O3
  • Molecular Weight: 159.69‍
Density(g/cm3)4.9-5.1
AppearanceRed powder
Content of Fe2O3 %96 min
PH Value3.0-7.0
Oil Absorption15-25
Residue on 320 mesh,%0.3 max
Water soluble, %0.3 max
Volatile at 105 degree1.0 max
Tinting strength, %98-102

FAQ

Q: What industries commonly use Iron Oxide Red 180?

A: Typical industries include paints & coatings, plastics & masterbatch, printing inks, construction materials (concrete & pavers), and adhesives.

Q: Is Iron Oxide Red 180 light- and weather-stable?

A: Yes — this grade offers good lightfastness and exterior durability. Actual outdoor lifetime depends on the binder system and exposure conditions.

Q: What form is the product supplied in and what are typical pack sizes?

A: Typically supplied as dry powder in 25 kg bags, 500 kg jumbo bags, or IBC containers on request. Custom packaging is available for large orders.

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