High-performance Orange Pigment Range for coatings, plastics, inks, and industrial coloration
EC Number
239-898-6 / 263-503-2 / 276-344-2
Molecular Weight
623.50 g/mol
Purity
95% – 99.99% (upto 5N)
Packaging
25 / 50 / 500 / 1000 kg bags
25 / 50 kg drums /
200 - 1000 ltr IBC
MOQ
1 T.E.U. (FCL)
Customization (incl. but not limited to)
for Grades / Forms / Specifications / Properties / Packaging available on request
Appearance ; Odor
Orange Powder / Crystals ;
Odorless
Chemical Class
Azo (Diarylide / Monoazo) / Benzimidazolone / DPP / Molybdate
Forms
Powder/Granular
IUPAC Name
4-[[2-chloro-4-[3-chloro-4-[(5-hydroxy-3-methyl-1-phenylpyrazol-4-yl)diazenyl]phenyl]phenyl]diazenyl]-3-methyl-1-phenylpyrazol-5-ol
Pigment orange colorants comprise a diverse range of organic and inorganic chemistries engineered to deliver vibrant shades from yellowish orange to deep reddish tones, with performance tailored across cost-effective and high-performance segments. These pigments exhibit excellent tinting strength, controlled particle size distribution, and consistent dispersion behavior across solvent-based, water-based, and polymer systems. Advanced organic variants provide enhanced lightfastness, weather resistance, and thermal stability suitable for demanding applications, while inorganic compositions offer superior opacity, UV resistance, and durability under extreme environmental and processing conditions. The portfolio supports both transparent and opaque systems, enabling precise color development across coatings, plastics, inks, and specialty formulations.
Designed for versatility and industrial reliability, these pigments are available in multiple forms including powders, presscakes, flushes, dispersions, granules, and masterbatches to ensure compatibility with diverse processing technologies. Their balanced performance in terms of heat resistance, migration control, chemical stability, and color consistency makes them suitable for a wide spectrum of applications such as automotive and industrial coatings, high-performance plastics, printing inks, construction materials, and consumer goods. With options ranging from economical grades for large-volume use to premium grades for high-durability applications, the range supports efficient material utilization, regulatory compliance, and long-term product performance across global industries.
Our Pigment Orange grades deliver high chroma, excellent tinting strength, and superior resistance to heat, light, and chemicals. These pigments are widely used across plastics, coatings, inks, and high-performance industrial applications where durability and color brilliance are critical.
| Grade (C.I.) | Purity (%) | Key Properties | Form | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigment Orange 5 | 95 – 97% | Bright shade, cost-effective, moderate fastness | Powder / Presscake / Dispersion | Printing inks (flexo, gravure), paper coloration, low-cost coatings, decorative paints, rubber products, packaging inks, stationery inks |
| Pigment Orange 13 | 96 – 98% | High tint strength, strong color, economical | Powder / Presscake / Flush / Dispersion | Packaging inks, publication inks, laminates, decorative paints, industrial coatings, paper coatings, adhesives, textile printing |
| Pigment Orange 16 | 95 – 97% | Yellowish orange shade, good dispersion | Powder / Dispersion | General-purpose coatings, construction chemicals, wood coatings, rubber, paper, inks, chalks |
| Pigment Orange 36 | 98 – 99% | High heat stability, good lightfastness | Powder / Dispersion / Masterbatch | Plastics (PE, PP, PVC), injection molding, extrusion, industrial coatings, packaging inks, fibers, cables, consumer goods, toys |
| Pigment Orange 64 | 98 – 99% | High weatherfastness, excellent durability | Powder / Dispersion / Masterbatch / Granules | Automotive coatings, industrial coatings, outdoor plastics, infrastructure coatings, powder coatings, engineering plastics |
| Pigment Orange 34 | 97 – 99% | Good solvent resistance, high strength | Powder / Flush / Dispersion | Solvent-based coatings, inks, laminates, industrial coatings, packaging, flexible films |
| Pigment Orange 71 | 98 – 99% | High chroma, excellent weatherfastness | Powder / Dispersion / Masterbatch | Automotive OEM & refinish coatings, high-end plastics, coil coatings, powder coatings, outdoor durable applications, aerospace coatings |
| Pigment Orange 73 | 98 – 99% | Excellent lightfastness, superior durability | Powder / Dispersion / Masterbatch | Engineering plastics (ABS, PC, PET), automotive parts, electrical housings, fibers, high-performance coatings, industrial equipment |
| Pigment Orange 74 | 98 – 99% | High tint strength, excellent heat resistance | Powder / Dispersion / Masterbatch / Granules | Automotive coatings, plastics (PE, PP, ABS), injection molding, extrusion, powder coatings, consumer goods, appliances |
| Pigment Orange 43 | 97 – 99% | Transparent, high chroma, fine particle size | Ultra-fine Powder / Dispersion | High-end inks, digital printing, inkjet inks, transparent coatings, packaging inks, specialty plastics |
| Pigment Orange 42 | 95 – 98% | Iron oxide, excellent UV stability | Powder / Paste / Aqueous dispersion | Construction materials, cement coloring, tiles, architectural coatings, primers, wood coatings, fertilizers |
| Pigment Orange 36 (Molybdate) | 97 – 99% | Bright shade, high opacity | Powder / Paste | Road marking paints, safety coatings, marine coatings, industrial coatings, heavy machinery, infrastructure |
| Pigment Orange 20 | 98 – 99% | Cadmium-based, excellent heat resistance | Powder / Granules | High-temperature plastics, ceramics, glass, enamel coatings, aerospace components, specialty coatings |
Our Pigment Orange grades are tested in accordance with internationally recognized ISO, ASTM, and DIN standards to ensure consistent color performance, dispersion behavior, durability, and resistance properties across coatings, plastics, inks, and high-performance industrial applications.
| Parameter | Method | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | ISO 787-1: General methods of test for pigments – Visual assessment | Orange powder (yellowish to reddish orange depending on grade) |
| Color Shade | ISO 787-1: Visual comparison under standardized light (D65) | Yellowish Orange to Deep Reddish Orange (as per C.I. classification) |
| Tinting Strength | ISO 787-24: Determination of relative tinting strength of colored pigments | 95 – 135% (higher for DPP grades) |
| Oil Absorption | ISO 787-5: Determination of oil absorption value | 30 – 65 g/100g (higher for organic pigments) |
| Moisture Content | ISO 787-2: Determination of matter volatile at 105°C | ≤ 1.0 – 2.5% |
| pH Value | ISO 787-9: Determination of pH of aqueous suspension | 6.0 – 8.0 |
| Particle Size (D50) | ISO 13320: Laser diffraction particle size analysis | 0.05 – 0.40 µm (ultra-fine for inks & coatings) |
| Specific Surface Area | ISO 9277: BET surface area determination | 20 – 90 m²/g |
| Bulk Density | ISO 787-11: Determination of tamped density | 0.25 – 0.75 g/cm³ |
| Residue on Sieve (45 µm) | ISO 787-7: Determination of residue on sieve | ≤ 0.03 – 0.10% |
| Lightfastness | ISO 105-B02: Xenon arc lamp test (Blue Wool Scale) |
Monoazo / Diarylide (PO5, PO13): 4 – 6 Benzimidazolone (PO36, PO64): 6 – 8 DPP (PO71–74): 7 – 8 Inorganic: 8 |
| Heat Stability | DIN 53772: Determination of heat resistance |
Monoazo / Diarylide: 160 – 200°C Benzimidazolone: 200 – 280°C DPP: 280 – 320°C Inorganic: up to 500°C+ |
| Weather Resistance | ISO 11341: Artificial weathering (UV exposure) |
Moderate (Monoazo / Diarylide) Very Good (Benzimidazolone) Excellent (DPP / Inorganic) |
| Solvent Resistance | ISO 787-15: Resistance to solvents | Moderate to Excellent (highest in DPP grades) |
| Acid Resistance | ISO 787-13: Resistance to acids | Good to Excellent |
| Alkali Resistance | ISO 787-14: Resistance to alkalis | Moderate to Excellent (lower for monoazo grades) |
| Migration Resistance | DIN 53775: Migration behavior in plastics |
Moderate (economy grades) Low to negligible (DPP / high-performance grades) |
| Electrical Conductivity | ASTM D257: Volume resistivity measurement | Non-conductive (≤ 500 µS/cm typical aqueous extract) |
| Heavy Metals (Pb, Cd, Hg) | ICP-OES / RoHS / REACH Compliance Testing |
Heavy-metal-free grades available ≤ 10 – 50 ppm (regulated grades) |
| VOC Content | ISO 11890-2: VOC determination | ≤ 0.5 – 1.5% |
| Dispersibility | ISO 8780: Dispersion evaluation in liquid systems | Medium to Excellent (surface-treated grades available) |
| Property | PO5 | PO13 | PO34 | PO36 | PO64 | PO71 | PO42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellowish orange powder | Bright orange powder | Reddish orange powder | Clean orange powder | Strong orange shade | High chroma orange | Iron oxide orange powder |
| Moisture (%) | ≤ 2.0 | ≤ 2.0 | ≤ 1.5 | ≤ 1.5 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.0 |
| Sieve Residue (45 µm, %) | ≤ 0.10 | ≤ 0.10 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.05 | ≤ 0.05 |
| Bulk Density (g/cm³) | 0.30 – 0.55 | 0.30 – 0.60 | 0.35 – 0.65 | 0.35 – 0.70 | 0.40 – 0.75 | 0.40 – 0.80 | 0.70 – 1.20 |
| Particle Size (D50) | 0.10 – 0.40 µm | 0.10 – 0.40 µm | 0.08 – 0.30 µm | 0.08 – 0.25 µm | 0.05 – 0.20 µm | 0.05 – 0.20 µm | 0.20 – 0.60 µm |
| Oil Absorption (g/100g) | 40 – 60 | 40 – 60 | 35 – 55 | 30 – 50 | 25 – 45 | 25 – 45 | 20 – 30 |
| Lightfastness (Blue Wool) | 4 – 5 | 4 – 6 | 5 – 6 | 6 – 7 | 7 – 8 | 7 – 8 | 8 |
| Heat Stability (°C) | 160 – 200 | 160 – 200 | 180 – 220 | 200 – 280 | 220 – 300 | 280 – 320 | 300 – 500+ |
| Weather Fastness (1–5) | 2 – 3 | 2 – 3 | 3 | 3 – 4 | 4 – 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Migration Resistance (1–5) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 – 4 | 4 – 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Acid Resistance (1–5) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 – 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Alkali Resistance (1–5) | 2 – 3 | 2 – 3 | 3 – 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Solvent Resistance (1–5) | 2 – 3 | 2 – 3 | 3 – 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Water Resistance (1–5) | 3 – 4 | 3 – 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Solubility | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble | Insoluble |
| Tinting Strength (%) | 95 – 115 | 100 – 120 | 105 – 125 | 105 – 130 | 110 – 135 | 115 – 140 | 90 – 110 |
| Color Variation (ΔE) | ≤ 1.5 | ≤ 1.5 | ≤ 1.2 | ≤ 1.2 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 0.8 | ≤ 0.8 |
| Dispersion (Hegman) | 5 – 6 | 5 – 6 | 6 | 6 – 7 | 6 – 7 | 7 | 6 – 7 |
| Electrical Conductivity | 10⁻¹² – 10⁻¹⁴ S/cm | 10⁻¹² – 10⁻¹⁴ S/cm | 10⁻¹³ – 10⁻¹⁵ S/cm | 10⁻¹³ – 10⁻¹⁵ S/cm | 10⁻¹⁴ – 10⁻¹⁶ S/cm | 10⁻¹⁵ – 10⁻¹⁶ S/cm | 10⁻¹⁰ – 10⁻¹² S/cm |
| Overspray Resistance (Transfer Efficiency %) | 55 – 65% | 55 – 65% | 60 – 70% | 65 – 75% | 70 – 85% | 75 – 90% | 80 – 95% |
| Coloristic Properties | Yellowish orange, economical | Bright orange, high strength | Reddish orange, strong tone | Clean orange, balanced performance | High chroma, durable | Very high chroma, premium grade | Earthy orange, high opacity |
β-Naphthol monoazo orange pigment providing a yellowish orange shade with good color strength and cost efficiency. Commonly used in general-purpose applications where moderate fastness is acceptable.
Applications: Packaging inks, paper coatings, decorative paints, rubber, low-cost coatings, stationery inks.
Diarylide orange pigment known for its strong color strength and bright shade, widely used in printing inks and coatings.
Applications: Printing inks (offset, flexo, gravure), packaging, laminates, decorative coatings, paper.
Diarylide-based orange pigment offering a slightly yellowish tone with good dispersion and processing properties for general coatings.
Applications: General industrial coatings, wood coatings, construction chemicals, inks, rubber.
Benzimidazolone orange pigment delivering high heat stability and improved durability compared to diarylide pigments.
Applications: Plastics (PE, PP, PVC), injection molding, industrial coatings, packaging inks, consumer goods.
High-performance benzimidazolone orange pigment offering superior weatherfastness and durability for outdoor applications.
Applications: Automotive coatings, outdoor plastics, infrastructure coatings, powder coatings, engineering plastics.
Disazo condensation orange pigment providing strong color strength and good solvent resistance for coatings and inks.
Applications: Industrial coatings, solvent-based inks, laminates, flexible packaging, paints.
Diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP) orange pigment known for exceptional color strength, durability, and outstanding outdoor performance.
Applications: Automotive OEM & refinish coatings, coil coatings, aerospace coatings, high-end plastics.
Advanced DPP orange pigment with excellent durability and superior performance in engineering plastics and coatings.
Applications: Engineering plastics (ABS, PC, PET), automotive parts, electrical housings, fibers.
High-performance DPP orange pigment delivering strong tinting strength and excellent heat resistance for plastics and coatings.
Applications: Plastics (PE, PP, ABS), injection molding, extrusion, powder coatings, appliances.
Transparent organic orange pigment with fine particle size, designed for high-end ink and coating applications.
Applications: Inkjet inks, digital printing, transparent coatings, packaging inks, specialty plastics.
Synthetic iron oxide orange pigment offering excellent opacity, UV stability, and durability for construction and industrial use.
Applications: Cement, concrete, tiles, construction materials, primers, architectural coatings.
Lead chromate molybdate-based inorganic pigment providing bright orange shade with high opacity and strong hiding power.
Applications: Road marking paints, safety coatings, industrial coatings, heavy machinery, marine coatings.
Cadmium-based inorganic orange pigment offering exceptional heat resistance and color stability under extreme conditions.
Applications: High-temperature plastics, ceramics, glass, enamel coatings, aerospace and specialty coatings.
Pigment Orange products, including monoazo and diarylide pigments (PO5, PO13, PO16), high-performance benzimidazolone and DPP pigments (PO36, PO64, PO71–74), and inorganic pigments such as iron oxides, cadmium, and molybdate oranges (PO42, PO20), are generally non-flammable, chemically stable, and insoluble materials. However, fine powders may generate airborne dust during handling, which can cause mild mechanical irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Certain inorganic grades may contain regulated heavy metals (e.g., lead or cadmium), and appropriate industrial hygiene and regulatory practices should be followed.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available upon request for detailed information on occupational exposure limits, regulatory compliance (REACH, RoHS), and safe handling practices.
Pigment Orange products are supplied in multiple packaging formats depending on physical form (powder, presscake, dispersion, granules, or masterbatch) and customer processing requirements. Packaging systems are designed to ensure product integrity, moisture protection, and safe handling across domestic and international logistics networks.
Flexible packaging, labeling, and logistics solutions are available to meet specific industrial requirements and customer processing systems.
Our Pigment Orange portfolio supports sustainable manufacturing and long-term product performance through high durability, optimized pigment efficiency, and compliance with global environmental standards across coatings, plastics, inks, and construction industries.
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