Uses
Pigment Red 48:3 (CAS# 15782-05-5) is a versatile organometallic dye used in plastics and food packaging. Polyethylene treated with Pigment Red 48:3 displayed decreased efficiency of photo-initiated crosslinking.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Properties and Applications
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TEST ITEMS
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SPECIFICATION
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APPEARANCE
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RED POWDER
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SHADE
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BLUISH
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HEAT RESISTANCE
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220 °C min
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LIGHT FASTNESS
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5
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ACID RESISTANCE
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4
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ALKALI RESISTANCE
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4
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FASTNESS TO BLEEDING
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5
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OIL ABSORPTION
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45-50%
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SPECIFIC SURFACE
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28 m
2
/g
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DENSITY
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1.80 g/cm
3
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RESIDUE ON 200 MESH
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5.0% max
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WATER SOLUBLE
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1.0% max
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VOLATITE 105 °C
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1.0% max
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TINTING STRENGTH
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100-105 %
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