Chemical Properties
Red powder. Excellent resistance to sunlight and heat. Poor resistance to acids and alkalis.
Uses
Pigment Red 48:4 is a manganese-complex dye that can be used in printing ink applications and paint systems.
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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180 °C min
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LIGHT FASTNESS
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6
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ACID RESISTANCE
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5
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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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26 m
2
/g
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DENSITY
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1.80 g/cm
3
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RESIDUE ON 80 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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References
[1] Harrey E. Sarvis, et al. The coloring of PVC. Journal of Vinyl Technology.September 1993.
