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Table of Contents

Organic Pigments
Green Shade Yellow .......................... 2-3
Mid Shade Yellow .......................... 4
Red Shade Yellow .......................... 4-5
Orange .......................... 5-6
Yellow Shade Red .......................... 6-7
Blue Shade Red .......................... 8-9
Violet .......................... 10
Blue .......................... 10 - 11
Green .......................... 11

Bismuth Vanadate - Organic Hybrids

Yellow .......................... 12

Bismuth Vanadate
Green Shade Yellow .......................... 13
Mid/Red Shade Yellow .......................... 13 - 14
Orange .......................... 14

Other Inorganic
Yellow .......................... 14
Brown .......................... 14
Blue .......................... 14
Green .......................... 14 - 15
White .......................... 16

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 Green Shade Yellow 7574 Hansa Yellow, PY.74
7574 is an opaque green shade yellow pigment with
1104 Hansa Yellow, PY.1 increased colour strength compared to 7074 used
1104 is a green shade semi-opaque yellow used mainly in architectural water and universal paints.
primarily for architectural coatings applications.
2093 Disazo Yellow, PY.93
1105 Hansa Yellow, PY.3 2093 is a transparent green shade yellow pigment of
1105 is a green shade semi-opaque yellow used exceptional color strength, purity and dispersibility.
primarily for architectural coatings applications. 2093 is widely used in polyolefins, particularly where
its excellent lightfastness is valued. It can also be used
1202 Diarylide Yellow, PY.14 in ink applications.
1202 is a green shade semi-opaque yellow pigment
used primarily in ink applications with minimal usage Yellow GPC Monoazo Yellow, PY.97
in industrial and powder coatings, and plastics. Yellow GPC is a bright green shade yellow pigment
used in architectural water-based and general
1260S Diarylide Yellow, PY.17 industrial paints. Yellow GPC is the highest solvent
1260S is a green shade AAOA Diarylide yellow. 1260S resistance Hansa Yellow.
is primarily used in solvent and water-based inks.
2338 Quinophthalone Yellow, PY.138
2217 Diarylide Yellow, PY.17 2338 is a transparent green shade yellow with very
2217 is a strong, transparent AAOA Diarylide Yellow good heat stability, light and weatherfastness.
offering excellent value. It is recommended for use Recommended primarily for plastics applications,
in various printing ink applications, air-dry industrial 2338 is also found in industrial applications, OEM and
coatings, and polyolefin & PVC plastics applications, automotive finishes. 2338 is FDA approved (21 CFR
as well as polyurethane foams. Part 178.3297)

1363 Monoazo Yellow, PY.61 2538 Quinophthalone Yellow, PY.138

1363 is a lemon shade yellow pigment for use in 2538 is an opaque, green shade yellow with low
various plastics applications where very good viscosity in liquid systems and excellent light and
weatherfastness and heat stability are required. It weatherfastness. It exhibits high hiding power and
can be used as a heavy metal free alternate to Lemon dispersibility. 2538 is recommended for a wide range
Chrome Yellows. of coatings applications including solvent-based
polyurethane, epoxy and alkyd melamine. 2538 is
2874 Hansa Yellow, PY.74 FDA approved (21 CFR Part 178.3297)
2874 is a high strength, green shade Hansa Yellow.
2874 is primarily recommended for water and UV 7151 Benzimidazolone Yellow, PY.151
based printing ink applications where improved 7151 is a high-performance green shade yellow
lightfastness over diarylide pigments is required. pigment for use in high-end coatings applications
Additional uses can be found in coatings for interior where very good weatherfastness and heat stability
applications. are required. It can be used as a higher performance
alternative to Hansa and Diarylide pigments.
7074 Hansa Yellow, PY.74
7074 is an opaque green shade mono azo yellow
pigment. Recommended for architectural coatings
applications.

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 Green Shade Yellow (continued) 1368 Azo Yellow, PY.168
1368 is a clean green shade yellow pigment for use
in various plastics applications where very good
7251 Benzimidazolone Yellow, PY.151
weatherfastness and heat stability are required. It
7251 is a high-performance green shade yellow
can be used as a heavy metal free alternate to Lemon
pigment for use in high-end coating applications
Chrome Yellows.
where very good weatherfastness and heat stability
are required. It has superior gloss retention, tinctorial
1368P Azo Yellow, PY.168
strength and outdoor durability compared to 7151.
1368P is a green shade yellow pigment for use
in various plastics applications where very good
7351 Benzimidazolone Yellow, PY.151
dispersion is required. It can be used as a heavy metal
7351 is a high-performance red shade yellow pigment
free alternative to Lemon Chrome Yellow.
for use in high-end coatings applications where
outstanding colourfastness, weatherfastness and the
2275 Benzimidazolone Yellow, PY.175
highest requirements for gloss retention are required.
2275 is a green shade yellow with excellent bleed
resistance, lightfastness and weathering properties.
7154 Benzimidazolone Yellow, PY.154
2275 is primarily recommended for water-based and
7154 is a high-performance green shade yellow
solvent-based coatings and ink applications.
pigment for use in high-end coatings applications
where excellent resistance to heat, chemicals and
7180 Benzimidazolone Yellow, PY.180
weatherfastness are required.
7180 is a high-performance green shade yellow
pigment used in high-end plastic applications where
7754 Benzimidazolone Yellow, PY.154
very good dispersion and heat stability is required.
7754 is a high-performance green shade yellow
FDA approved (Section 178.3297).
pigment that is slightly greener than 7154 for use
in high-end coatings applications where excellent
7380 Benzimidazolone Yellow, PY.180
resistance to heat, chemicals and weatherfastness are
7380 is a high-performance green shade yellow
required.
pigment that is cleaner in shade than 7180 with
improved dispersibility & tinting strength used in
7854 Benzimidazolone Yellow, PY.154
high-quality plastic applications where very good
7854 is a high-performance green shade yellow
dispersion and high heat stability are required. FDA
pigment with low foaming & improved rheology
approved (Section 178.3297).
that is similar in shade to 7154 for use in high-end
coatings applications where elevated pigment
2280 Benzimidazolone Yellow, PY.180
loadings, excellent resistance to heat, chemicals and
2280 is a non-warping green shade yellow with
weatherfastness are required.
excellent heat stability recommended for plastics
applications. 2280 is more chromatic & green in shade
2355 Azo Yellow, PY.155
compared to 7180 & 7380. FDA approved (Section
2355 is an opaque, strong, green shade yellow pigment
178.3297).
with good rheology and lightfastness properties. 2355
is recommended for higher quality industrial finishes
7194 Benzimidazolone Yellow, PY.194
and various printing inks.
7194 is a high-performance green shade yellow
pigment for use in architectural, general industrial,
7155B Azo Yellow, PY.155
and powder coatings applications.
7155B is a green shade yellow pigment for use in
high-end plastics applications typically fibers and
injection molding. 7155B is a non-DCB replacement
for diarylide yellows, stronger alternative to metal
azos and a lead chrome alternative.

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 Mid Shade Yellow HR101 Diarylide Yellow, PY.83
HR101 is a clean red shade yellow pigment used
primarily in water-based inks.
1364P Azo Yellow, PY.62
1364P is a mid-shade yellow pigment for use in various
Yellow 83P Diarylide Yellow, PY.83
plastics applications where very good dispersion
Yellow 83P provides excellent gloss and transparency
is required. It can be used as a heavy metal free
in solvent-based flexo inks.
alternative to Medium Chrome Yellow.

1243 Diarylide Yellow, PY.83

1462F Azo Yellow, PY.62
1243 is a red shade yellow diarylide pigment for use in
1462F is the only PY.62 that is FDA compliant
ink applications. It is primarily used in nitrocellulose,
worldwide. It is a mid-shade yellow pigment for use in
polyamide and polyurethane solvent-based inks
food packaging materials (FCN No. 607) where it can
where high gloss, high transparency, very good
be used as a more economical alternative to PY.180 at
lightfastness and good rheology are required.
levels not exceeding 0.5% by weight under Conditions
of Use A through H.
1245 Diarylide Yellow, PY.83
Yellow 1245 is primarily used in the road marking
2150 Azo Yellow, PY.150
industry. It is a semi-opaque red shade yellow pigment
2150 is a transparent medium shade yellow with
used in coatings, inks and plastics.
excellent lightfastness and heat stability. It is
recommended for use in a wide range of plastics
2095 Disazo Yellow, PY.95
including polypropylene fibers, polyolefins,
2095 is a mid-shade yellow with outstanding color
polystyrene, PET, PC and PVC.
strength. 2095 is recommended for food packaging,
toy applications and various plastic applications
including PVC, PE, PS, PUR and PP fibers. The product
Red Shade Yellow
may also find use in select coatings and specialty inks.
2095 is FDA approved (21 CFR Part 178.3297).
1117 Hansa Yellow, PY.65
1117 is a red shade yellow pigment with high opacity.
7110 Isoindolinone Yellow, PY.110
Recommended for architectural coatings and road
7110 is an opaque high-performance red shade yellow
markings.
pigment for use in high-end coatings applications.
It can be used in all coatings but is recommended
1112 Monoazo Yellow, PY.75
for the highest end coatings applications where very
1112 is a red shade yellow primarily used in architectural
good weatherfastness and heat stability are required.
paint applications.

7210 Isoindolinone Yellow, PY.110

1242 Diarylide Yellow, PY.83
7210 is a transparent high-performance red shade
1242 is a versatile semi-opaque red shade yellow
yellow pigment for use in premium industrial and
pigment that can be used in various coatings, inks
automotive coating applications where excellent
and plastic applications.
fastness properties are required.

HRO Diarylide Yellow, PY.83

7310 Isoindolinone Yellow, PY.110
HRO is an opaque, red shade Diarylide Yellow for
7310 is a high-performance red shade yellow pigment
coatings. It is primarily used in general industrial
for use in high-quality plastics applications where
paints where very good weatherfastness and solvent
very good weatherfastness and heat stability are
stability is required.
required.

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 Red Shade Yellow (continued) 7191 Azo Yellow, PY.191
7191 is a non-warping, high-performance red shade
yellow pigment that is greener in shade & stronger than
2139 Isoindoline Yellow, PY.139
7391 used in many types of plastic applications where
2139 is a reddish shade yellow pigment with excellent
excellent heat stability and resistance properties are
opacity and lightfastness in deep shades. 2139 is
required. FDA approved (Section 178.3297).
recommended for general industrial coatings where
good rheology and opacity is required. This product
7391 Azo Yellow, PY.191
may also be used in combination with inorganics as a
7391 is a non-warping, high-performance red shade
replacement for medium chrome yellow.
yellow pigment used in many types of plastic
applications where excellent heat stability and
7139 Isoindoline Yellow, PY.139
resistance properties are required. FDA approved
7139 is a high-performance red shade yellow pigment
(Section 178.3297).
for use in high-end industrial coating applications,
including automotive finishes where excellent full
4603 LCA, Hybrid
shade weatherfastness is required.
4603 is a mid to high-performance medium shade
yellow pigment developed as an offset to medium
1252EE Diarylide Yellow, PY.152
Chrome Yellow. It can be used in higher end coating
1252EE is an economical red shade yellow pigment for
applications where excellent weatherfastness and
use in interior architectural and powder coatings as a
heat stability are required.
cost-effective alternative to PY.139.

Orange
2181 Benzimidazolone Yellow, PY.181
2181 is a red shade, non-warping yellow with excellent
Orange GX Pyrazolone Orange, PO.13
lightfastness and heat stability. 2181 is recommended
Orange GX provides a red shade orange pigment
for use in a wide range of plastics including
commonly used in offset and aqueous inks.
polypropylene fibers, polyolefins, PS, PUR, PVC, ABS
and rubber. Additional uses may be found in selected
1816 Dianisidine Orange, PO.16
coatings and printing ink applications.
1816 is a blue shade pigment for use in plastics
applications where very good heat stability and
7183 Azo Yellow, PY.183
tinctorial strength are required. It can also be used as
7183 is a red shade yellow pigment FDA compliant for
a lead-free alternative to molybdate orange.
use in food packaging materials. It is also suitable for
plastics applications where very good heat stability
Orange Y2G Pyrazolone Orange, PO.34
and weatherfastness are required.
Orange Y2G possesses excellent all-round properties
used mainly in offset, aqueous and UV inks, and
7183XS Azo Yellow, PY.183
aqueous architectural coatings. Y2G can also be used
7183XS is a red shade yellow pigment with a significant
in certain polyolefin-based plastic applications.
strength advantage over 7183 that is approved for
use in food packaging materials. It is also suitable for
1834 Pyrazolone Orange, PO.34
plastics applications where very good heat stability
1834 is a blue shade diarylide orange pigment
and weatherfastness are required. FDA approved
for use in ink applications. It is designed for use in
(Section 178.3297).
nitrocellulose, polyamide and polyurethane solvent-
based inks where high transparency and gloss are
2183-A Azo Yellow, PY.183
required. It also offers low rheology, high tinctorial
2183-A is a non-warping red shade yellow with
strength, good lightfastness and good resistance to
excellent heat stability. Recommended for a wide
organic solvents.
range of plastics and powder coatings applications.
FDA approved (Section 178.3297).

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7034 Pyrazolone Orange, PO.34 1667 Opaque Orange, PO.67
7034 is an opaque clean blue shade orange pigment 1667 is a very opaque, highly brilliant orange for
for use in a variety of architectural, industrial and coatings formulations. 1667 is recommended for
powder coating systems. baking finishes and water-based coatings. Other uses
are acrylic/isocyanate, acid-curable and air-dried
7036 Benzimidazolone Orange, PO.36 paints. It is potentially suitable for amine-curable
7036 is a blue shade orange pigment. It is applications.
recommended for coatings applications where very
good weatherfastness and heat stability are required. 1073-A DPP Orange, PO.73
It is a very cost-effective lead-free alternative to 1073-A is a medium shade opaque orange pigment
molybdate orange. with very good light and chemical resistance. 1073- A
is recommended for plastics applications such as PVC
7136 Benzimidazolone Orange, PO.36 and rubber with additional uses in polyolefins and
7136 is a high-performance blue shade orange PUR. This product is also used in the coatings industry
pigment for coatings applications where excellent for high quality and general industrial applications
weatherfastness, heat stability, chemical resistance is including automotive finishes, in powder coatings and
required. printing inks.

7336 Benzimidazolone Orange, PO.36 Yellow Shade Red

7336 is a high-performance blue shade orange pigment
with low foaming & improved rheology that is similar 2220 Toluidine Red, PR.3
in shade to 7136 for use in the highest end coatings 2220 is the yellowest red-shade toluidine pigment. It is
applications where excellent weatherfastness, heat recommended for architectural solvent applications.
stability, chemical resistance is required.
2222 Toluidine Red, PR.3
2443 Vat Orange, PO.43 2222 exhibits the same shade properties as 2220
2443 is a bright, high chroma orange pigment (VAT however it is a stir-in grade. Recommended for
43) with excellent overall properties and high tint solvent-based architectural & industrial coatings
strength. 2443 is suitable for nearly all types of applications.
coatings and plastics applications. 2443 can be used
to formulate pastel colors and for shading and can 2254 Toluidine Red, PR.3
also be used in creating copper metallic shades. 2254 is a medium shade toluidine pigment with stir-
in capabilities. Recommended for solvent-based
7064 Benzimidazolone Orange, PO.64 architectural & industrial coatings applications.
7064 is a high-performance clean yellow shade orange
pigment for use in high-end plastics. It can be used in 2922 Naphthol Red, PR.22
all plastics but is recommended in applications where 2922 is a yellow shade naphthol AS red pigment
excellent heat stability and tinctorial strength are for use in ink applications. It is primarily used in
required. FDA approved (Section 178.3297). nitrocellulose, polyamide and polyurethane solvent-
based inks where very good gloss, transparency,
7065 Benzimidazolone Orange, PO.64 and rheology are required. 2922 can replace metal
7065 is a high-performance yellow shade orange azo pigments where soap and alkali resistance are
pigment that is redder in shade compared to 7064 essential.
and is used in many types of plastic applications where
excellent heat stability and resistance properties 2922S Naphthol Red, PR.22
are required. 7065 is also recommended for use in 2922S is a yellow shade red pigment primarily used in
packaging inks. FDA approved (Section 178.3297). nitrocellulose, polyamide and polyurethane solvent-
based inks where very good gloss, transparency, and
rheology are required.

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 Yellow Shade Red (continued) 1370 Naphthol Red, PR.170
1370 is a very bright, yellow shade naphthol red with
2753 Strontium 2B, PR.48:3 very good lightfastness, opacity, flow properties and
2753 is a mid - shade red pigment primarily for chemical resistance. The shade of 1370 is yellower
interior applications that has excellent dispersibility and more opaque compared to 2870 & Red NRB.
properties, and is therefore recommended for use in 1370 is extensively used for high-grade industrial
fiber. paints, implement enamels, agricultural equipment
and powder coatings applications. 1370 is also used
Pink TYNC Rhodamine Y, PR.81:1 in higher quality printing applications for gravure
Pink TYNC is a yellow shade basic dye pigment with printing, polyester films, textile printing, water-based,
good stability for solvent-based and offset inks. UV, offset, metal deco and ink jet inks. 1370 also can
find uses in the plastics industry in PVC, HDPE and
2912 Naphthol Red, PR.112 occasionally in polypropylene and spin dyeing.
2912 is a brilliant medium red shade pigment for
use in coatings applications. It is recommended in 2188 Naphthol Red, PR.188
applications where heat stability, weatherfastness 2188 is a bright, yellow shade naphthol red with
(in masstone), solvent and chemical resistance are good flow properties, bleed resistance and light and
required. 2912 can replace Toluidine Red in more weatherfastness. 2188 is recommended for higher
demanding applications. grade exterior industrial paints, exterior trade sales
coatings, colorant systems for in plant tinting or
1166 Disazo Scarlet, PR.166 machine colorants. Additional uses can be found
1166 is a transparent, yellow shade red with excellent in the printing ink area, mass coloration of paper,
heat stability and very good fastness properties. paper surface coating, paper pulp coloration as well
1166 is recommended for auto refinishes, solvent as wax crayons and inks for wallpaper use. It is also
industrial and powder coatings applications. It is also recommended for plastics.
recommended for all inks and plastics applications.
1242L Disazo Scarlet, PR.242
7168 Anthanthrone Red, PR.168 1242L is a yellowish shade red pigment with excellent
7168 is a high-performance bright yellow shade fastness properties. 1242L is suitable for fibers, films,
red pigment for use in high-end industrial coating injection molding and extrusion applications in a wide
applications, including automotive finishes where range of polymers. It also has value in select ink and
excellent weatherfastness and heat stability are coatings applications.
required.
7254 DPP Red, PR.254
7268 Anthanthrone Red, PR.168 7254 is a high-performance mid shade red pigment
7268 is a high-performance anthanthrone red for use in a multitude of coatings applications. It
pigment developed for eco-friendly coatings. It is can be used in all coatings but is recommended for
recommended for a wide range of premium coatings the highest performing applications where excellent
due to its outstanding durability in full shade and weatherability, heat stability, and solvent resistance
deep and light tint shade applications. are required. 7254 is also used in high-end plastic
applications.

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7354 DPP Red, PR.254 6005 Manganese 2B, PR.52:2
7354 is a high-performance yellow shade red pigment 6005 is a blue shade red pigment with very good
for use in premium-quality plastics applications where weatherfastness in full shades and is typically used in
excellent heat stability, weatherfastness and chemical general industrial coatings.
resistance are required. It offers high saturation and
very good opacity. 7354 is also used in a variety of 2734 Lithol Rubine, PR.57:1
coatings applications. 2734 is a blue shade red pigment primarily
incorporated into interior plastic applications.
1372 DPP Red, PR.272
1372 is an opaque, bright, slightly yellow shade red PR-289 Lithol Rubine, PR.57:1
with excellent overall properties. 1372 is an offset PR-289 is a calcium salt, bluish pigment with excellent
to the industry standard. Due to the excellent heat brightness, color purity, tinting strength and chroma.
stability, 1372 is recommended for use in various PR-289 is our bluest, most transparent grade
plastic applications such as PVC, HDPE, polyolefins, with very good heat and water stability. PR-289 is
engineering resins, as well as PP fibers and other areas. recommended for use in aqueous inks and solvent ink
1372 is also recommended in high quality industrial systems.
finishes, OEM, refinishes and various printing inks.
Pink ALP Rhodamine Y, PR.81:5
4754 LCA, Hybrid Pink ALP is a blue shade basic dye pigment with high
4754 is a yellow shade red hybrid pigment with gloss and transparency used primarily for solvent-
excellent durability properties. 4754 exhibits high based and offset inks.
saturation, high opacity and is recommended for
use in the highest-quality industrial and automotive RA517 Rhodamine Y, PR.81:5
coatings systems. It is also suitable for polyolefin- RA517 is a blue shade red rhodamine dye-based
based plastics where processing temperatures might pigment for use in ink applications. It is primarily used
reach up to 300˚C. as a process magenta for aqueous dispersions where
excellent water stability at high pigment loadings is
Blue Shade Red required. It is a copper free alternative to Pigment
Red 169.
2823S Naphthol Red, PR.23
2823S is a blue shade naphthol AS red pigment for use 1229 Quinacridone Magenta, PR.122
in ink applications. It is primarily used in nitrocellulose, 1229 is a standard magenta shade PR 122 that exhibits
polyamide and polyurethane solvent-based inks all the typical properties of quinacridone pigments.
where very good gloss, transparency, and rheology 1229 finds a wide use of applications in coatings that
are required. 2823S can replace metal azo pigments include trade sales, automotive, agricultural equipment,
where soap and alkali resistance are essential. architectural paints, and industrial finishes. Due to the
excellent heat stability, this product makes a suitable
2747S Calcium 2B, PR.48:2 colorant for use in various plastic applications such
2747S is a blue shade red (PR.48:2) pigment that is as polystyrene, polycarbonate, polyester spin dyeing,
recommended for solvent-based and offset inks. polyolefins, ABS and other areas. In printing inks, this
can be the standard magenta (or in combination with
2748 Calcium 2B, PR 48:2 PV.19) for use in three- and four-color processing.
2748 is a blue shade red pigment primarily for interior 1229 is also suitable for all other ink applications
plastic applications. such as solvent, water, UV and ink jet inks. It is also
recommended for all coatings applications.
2792 Manganese 2B, PR.48:4
2792 is a blue shade red pigment that has very good
heat stability and is recommended for industrial
coatings applications.

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 Blue Shade Red (continued) 1176 Benzimidazolone Red, PR.176
1176 is a transparent, bright, blue shade red with
1144 Disazo Red, PR.144 good overall fastness properties. It is used for various
1144 is a medium to slightly blue shade, red pigment plastic applications including the coloration of PVC
with high purity, tinting strength and excellent heat (good migration properties), cable sheathing and
stability primarily used in the coloration of plastics. synthetic leather, polyolefins, polystyrene, PC and
for use in polypropylene spin dyeing for carpet fibers
Carmine LBB Naphthol, PR.146 and other coarse textiles. Since no bleed is exhibited
Carmine LBB is a blue shade Naphthol Red, which in melamine solution or plate out, it is of interest for
provides excellent gloss and transparency for solvent- use in melamine and polyester resin sheets. In printing
based inks. inks, it can be used as the standard magenta (similar
shade) for use in three- and four-color processing.
1149 Perylene Red, PR.149 1176 is also suitable for other solvent ink applications
1149 is a transparent, somewhat blue shade red pigment such as metal deco, general industrial coatings and
with excellent properties. 1149 is recommended ink jet inks.
for higher quality applications in plastics, solvent-
based industrial, powder coatings and solvent-based 1177 Anthraquinone Red, PR.177
printing inks. 1177 is a transparent, non-warping, blue shade red with
very good fastness properties. It is recommended for
Pink FB Rhodamine 6G, PR.169 use in a wide range of plastics including polyolefins
Pink FB is a blue shade red copper ferrocyanide basic and PVC. 1177 is potentially suitable for PET, ABS,
dye pigment for use in ink applications. It is primarily rubber and styrenes. 1177 is FDA approved (Section
used in aqueous flexographic printing inks where it 178.3297). Additional uses can be found in general
provides excellent flow stability. industrial coatings and automotive applications.

RA511 Rhodamine 6G, PR.169 1179 Perylene Red, PR.179

RA 511 is a clean blue shade red copper ferrocyanide 1179 is a semi-transparent maroon shade with
basic dye pigment for use in ink applications. It is excellent fastness properties. Primarily recommended
primarily used in water-based flexographic printing for higher quality industrial coatings˚ in automotive
inks. It has good long-term viscosity stability. applications for OEM and refinishes. In the plastics
industry, recommended for use in polyolefins, PVC
Red NRB Naphthol Red, PR.170 and PUR. Potentially suitable for styrenes and other
Red NRB is a blue shade Naphthol Red with excellent polymers. 1177 is FDA approved (Section 178.3297).
strength and gloss, and is recommended for use in
liquid packaging inks. Carmine 6BL Naphthol Red, PR.184
Carmine 6BL is a blue-shade Naphthol Red, which
2870 Naphthol Red, PR.170 provides good gloss and transparency for solvent-
2870 is a Naphthol red pigment that exhibits good based and offset inks.
heat and chemical resistance. Mostly recommended
for architectural and industrial coatings applications. Carmine 6NC Naphthol Red, PR.184
Carmine 6NC provides excellent gloss and
transparency, with good rheology in solvent-based
liquid inks.

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 Violet 7019 Quinacridone, PV.19
7019 is a high-performance blue shade red pigment.
RA529 Rhodamine B, PV.1:X It can be used in all coatings and is recommended
RA529 is a red shade rhodamine pigment for use in for applications where excellent weatherfastness and
various ink applications. It offers a high degree of solvent resistance are required. It is used particularly
brilliance and tinctorial strength. It is recommended for premier-grade industrial, automotive refinish and
for offset inks and flushed colour. coil coatings.

RA521 Tropical Violet, PV.2:X 3123 Carbazole Violet, PV.23

RA521 is a clean blue shade red rhodamine pigment 3123 is a high-performance blue shade carbazole violet
for use in ink applications. It is ideal for aqueous pigment for used in solvent-based ink applications. It
dispersions at high pigment loading. It offers a high has excellent gloss, transparency, colour strength and
degree of brilliance and tinctorial strength. rheology in polyamide and nitrocellulose inks.

Violet MNC Methyl Violet, PV.3 3223 Carbazole Violet, PV.23

Violet MNC is a bright blue shade, strong, Methyl 3223 is a high-performance blue shade violet pigment.
Violet based pigment noted for its transparency, gloss It can be used in all coatings but is recommended
and flow in solvent-based liquid inks. for the highest quality coatings applications where
excellent weatherfastness, heat stability and tinctorial
1219 Quinacridone Red Violet, PV.19 strength are required.
1219 is a bright, yellow shade quinacridone with
excellent overall properties. It is extensively used Blue
for high-grade industrial paints, implement enamels,
agricultural equipment and powder coatings 5051 Phthalocyanine Blue, PB.15:1
applications. 1219 can also be used in water, solvent, 5051 is an alpha crystal form red shade blue rendered
UV and ink jet inks. It is also used for poster printing, solvent stable. 5051 is recommended for general
textile printing, artist colors, offset inks and metal deco industrial paints, various coatings applications,
printing. 1219 also can find uses in the plastics industry printing inks, plastics, rubber, floor coverings, textile
in PVC, polycarbonates, HDPE and occasionally in printing and most other colorant applications. 5051 is
PUR foams. FDA approved (Section 178.3297). FDA approved (Section 178.3297)

1419 Quinacridone Violet, PV.19 5452 Phthalocyanine Blue, PB.15:2

1419 is a bright, blue shade quinacridone with a similar 5452 is an alpha, red shade blue treated to provide
shade to that of thioindigo red with excellent overall crystal stability and flocculation resistance with
properties. 1419 is extensively used for high-grade outstanding fastness properties. 5452 is primarily
industrial paints, implement enamels, agricultural recommended for use in various coatings applications.
equipment and powder coatings applications. 1419 Extensively used for high-grade industrial paints,
is also frequently used in water, solvent, UV, and ink implement enamels, agricultural equipment and
jet inks as well as for polyester films, offset inks and powder coatings applications. FDA approved (Section
metal deco printing. 1419 also can find uses in the 178.3297).
plastics industry in PVC, HDPE and occasionally in
polypropylene and spin dyeing. Additional uses are 3153 Phthalocyanine Blue, PB.15:3
found in the textile industry and in wood stain finishes 3153 is used in high-quality coatings applications. It
producing a variety of shades of brown when blended has excellent performance attributes including, colour
with yellows and carbon black. FDA approved (Section strength, heat stability, light and weatherfastness and
178.3297). chemical resistance.

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 Blue (continued) A2RU Indanthrone Blue, PB.60
A2RU is greener in shade than A3R/A3RN. A2RU is
5093 Phthalocyanine Blue, PB.15:3 a highly chromatic blue that combines very good
5093 is a low-cost green shade blue for various plastics tinctorial properties with excellent fastness to light,
applications. FDA Approved (Section 178.3297). weather, chemical and solvents. A2RU is an extremely
transparent blue that has superior tinting strength
5454 Phthalocyanine Blue, PB.15:4 compared to A3RN and is suitable for special effect
5454 is a transparent, green shade, non-crystallizing shades. A2RU is primarily recommended for both
and non-flocculating phthalocyanine blue. 5454 water and solvent-based automotive coatings due to
was specifically developed to provide excellent its reduced flop and enhanced durability.
transparency, improved viscosity and superior gloss
characteristics in solvent-based packaging ink A2RX Indanthrone Blue, PB.60
systems such as nitrocellulose and polyamide inks. A2RX is the reddest shade Indanthrone blue available.
5454 also finds usage in general industrial coatings, A2RX is a highly saturated blue that combines
powder coatings, automotive refinish and OEM. outstanding tinctorial properties with excellent
Additional uses include epoxy coatings, solvent- fastness to light, weather, chemical and solvents.
based tinting systems and ink jet inks. 5454 is FDA A2RX is an exceedingly transparent blue suitable for
approved (Section 178.3297). special effect shades and is primarily recommended
for solvent-based automotive coatings, due to its
A3R Indanthrone Blue, PB.60 reduced flop and excellent resistance properties.
A3R is a red shade Indanthrone blue. A3R is a highly
saturated blue that combines very good tinctorial Green
properties with excellent fastness to light, weather,
chemical and solvents. A3R is a highly transparent 3777 Phthalocyanine Green, PG.7
blue suitable for opaque and effect shades and is 3777 is a bright, blue shade green with excellent
used in high-performance coatings, plastics and ink overall properties. 3777 is recommended for various
applications. inks, coatings and plastics applications. FDA approved
(section 178.3297)
A3RJ Indanthrone Blue, PB.60
A3RJ is a strong red shade, highly saturated blue 4427 Phthalocyanine Green, PG.7
pigment that combines very good tinctorial properties 4427 is a high-performance green with excellent
with excellent fastness to light, weather, chemical and resistance properties that is compatible with several
solvents. plastic resin systems such as polyolefins, PVC, ABS,
PC, Rubber, PUR, PMMA & PS.
A3RN Indanthrone Blue, PB.60
A3RN is a red shade, highly saturated blue that 4407 Phthalocyanine Green, PG.7
combines very good tinctorial properties with 4407 is a yellow shade green pigment for use in
excellent fastness to light, weather, chemical and high-quality coatings applications. It has excellent
solvents. A3RN is slightly stronger than A3R, and is a performance properties including, colour strength,
highly transparent blue suitable for use in the highest heat stability, weatherfastness and chemical
quality coatings, especially in metallic special effect resistance.
finishes, and ink applications.
3136 Phthalocyanine Green, PG.36
3136 is a strong, yellow shade fully brominated green
pigment of excellent value, tinting strength and color
purity. 3136 has excellent overall properties and is
recommended for use in various coatings, water-
based inks and in some plastic applications.

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 Bismuth Vanadate
Organic Hybrids Bismuth Vanadate

Yellow Green Shade Yellow

3RLM Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184 2093 Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184

3RLM is a lemon shade yellow hybrid pigment 2093 is a bright green shade yellow pigment with
with excellent durability properties. It exhibits high high colour strength and opacity. It exhibits very good
saturation, high opacity and is recommended for weatherfastness and is used primarily in industrial and
use in the highest-quality industrial and automotive decorative paint applications.
paints.
2094 Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184
3RLX Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184 2094 is a bright green shade yellow pigment with
3RLX is a lemon shade yellow hybrid pigment with higher colour strength versus traditional grades and
high colour strength and opacity. It exhibits high very good durability properties. 2094 is used primarily
saturation, high opacity and is recommended for use in industrial and decorative paint applications.
in high-end industrial and architectural paints.
2096 Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184
5RLM Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184 2096 is a bright, green shade yellow pigment with
5RLM is a mid-shade yellow hybrid pigment with high gloss and opacity versus traditional grades
excellent durability properties. It exhibits high and very good durability properties. It is especially
saturation, high opacity and is recommended for use suitable for decorative, industrial and powder coating
in premium grade industrial and automotive paints. applications.

5RLT Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184 2097 Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184

5RLT is a bright mid-shade yellow hybrid pigment 2097 is a very green shade yellow pigment with
with high colour strength. 5RLT exhibits very good high gloss and opacity versus traditional grades
weatherfastness and is especially developed for use and very good durability properties. It is especially
in road marking paint and especially hot melt. It is suitable for decorative, industrial and powder coating
also suitable for polyolefin-based applications. applications.

5RLX Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184 2100 Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184

5RLX is a mid-shade yellow hybrid pigment with 2100 is a very green shade yellow pigment. It exhibits
high colour strength and opacity. 5RLX exhibits very good weatherfastness and is designed for use in
high saturation, exceptional hiding power and is premium-grade coating applications.
recommended for use in the highest-quality industrial
and architectural paints. 2GLMA Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184
2GLMA is a green shade yellow pigment with excellent
heat stability and weatherfastness. 2GLMA features
high saturation and opacity and is recommended for
many paint and plastic applications. The 1st choice for
polyolefins due to it being non-warping in HDPE and
having excellent resistance properties.

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2GTA Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184 3GMXA Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184
2GTA is a green shade yellow pigment with excellent 3GMXA is a green shade yellow pigment designed to
alkaline stability, weatherfastness, heat stability, high possess outstanding alkaline stability, weatherfastness,
saturation, high opacity and good flow properties. heat stability, high saturation and high opacity. 3GMXA
2GTA is recommended for high alkaline substrates gives the best combination of high colour strength
and containing systems. and alkaline stability and is especially developed
for high alkaline substrates and alkaline containing
2GTAA Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184 systems like silicate plasters and stuccos.
2GTAA is a green shade yellow pigment with
exceptional alkaline stability, weatherfastness, 3GMX-SI Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184
heat stability, high saturation and high opacity. It is 3GMX-SI is a bright, green shade yellow pigment with
especially optimized for extreme alkaline stability and stir-in dispersing properties. 3GMX-SI has the highest
thus recommended for high alkaline substrates and colour strength, gloss and opacity versus traditional
alkaline containing systems like silicate plasters and grades. 3GMX-SI is especially suitable for automotive,
stuccos. industrial and decorative paint applications.

2GTI Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184 4GMX Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184

2GTI is a green shade yellow plastic grade pigment 4GMX is a very green shade yellow pigment with
with excellent heat stability. It has outstanding higher colour strength, gloss and opacity versus
fastness properties and is especially designed for the traditional grades and with very good durability
most demanding engineering plastics, where 2GTI is properties. 4GMX is especially suitable for industrial
the 1st choice due to its high temperature resistance and decorative paint applications.
up to 320˚C. 2GTI is boric-acid free.
Mid/Red Shade Yellow
2GTS Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184
2GTS is a clean green shade yellow plastic grade RMX Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184
pigment with high colour strength and saturation. RMX is the most chromatic pure PY.184 on the market.
It is particularly suitable for use in polyamide and RMX is a bright lemon shade yellow pigment with high
engineering plastics due to its excellent heat stability. colour strength and excellent hiding power. It exhibits
very good weatherfastness and is used primarily in
3GLM Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184 industrial and decorative paint applications. RMX
3GLM is a brilliant green shade yellow pigment with allows for much cleaner shades and lower formulation
high colour strength and opacity. It exhibits excellent costs during color matching.
weatherfastness and is recommended for use in
automotive and high-grade industrial paints. RMXA Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184
RMXA is a very bright lemon shade yellow pigment
3GMX Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184 with excellent alkaline stability, weatherfastness, heat
3GMX is a bright, green shade yellow pigment with stability, high saturation and high opacity. RMXA
the highest colour strength, gloss and opacity versus is recommended for highly alkaline substrates and
traditional grades and with very good durability alkaline containing systems like silicate plasters and
properties. 3GMX is especially suitable for industrial stuccos. RMXA is also recommended for use in various
and decorative paint applications and can also be plastic resin systems.
used in automotive paint.

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RMXS Bismuth Vanadate, PY.184 Brown
RMXS is a bright lemon shade yellow pigment with the
highest colour strength of any PY.184 available today. 3024 CICP, PBr.24
It exhibits excellent hiding power, and weatherfastness 3024 is a yellowish brown pigment used in a variety
and is used primarily in industrial and decorative paint of high-performance coatings applications where
applications, but can be used in automotive, powder excellent fastness properties are required. It is
and coil coatings systems. It can also be used in exceptionally heat stable with outstanding durability
certain polyolefin-based plastics. RMXS allows much and resistance properties. FDA approved (Section
cleaner shades and lower formulation costs during 178.3297).
color matching.

Blue
Orange
UPL-2905 Ultramarine Blue, PB.29
ORS Bismuth Orange, PO.86 UPL-2905 is a red shade ultramarine blue with good
ORS is the cleanest inorganic, yellow shade orange strength and stability. UPL-2905 is recommended
pigment on the market. It is recommended for for use in plastics and coatings. UPL-2905 is FDA
use in solvent-based paints for the highest quality approved (Section 178.3297).
automotive, industrial and architectural applications.
ORS is also suitable for polyolefin-based plastics µltraBlue® 7125 Ultramarine Blue, PB.29
where processing temperatures do not exceed 250˚C. µltraBlue® 7125 is a low sulfur, low moisture ultramarine
blue. µltraBlue® 7125 is recommended for use in
ORW Bismuth Orange, PO.86 plastics. 7125 is FDA approved (Section 178.3297).
ORW is an inorganic, clean yellow shade orange
pigment. It was designed primarily for use in water-
based paints for automotive, high-grade industrial Green
and architectural applications. ORW is also suitable
for polyolefin-based plastics where processing 301 Chromium Oxide Green, PG.17
temperatures do not exceed 250˚C. 301 is a high quality, clean, yellow shade, very stable,
green pigment that is unaffected by acids, alkalis and
solvents. 301 is heat stable and offers excellent value,
Other Inorganic lightfastness and weatherability. 301 is recommended
primarily for coatings and plastics. It is also
recommended for use in the construction industry.
Yellow 301 is FDA approved (Section 178.3297).

3753 CICP, PY.53 305 Chromium Oxide Green, PG.17

3753 is a greenish yellow pigment used in a variety 305 is a high quality, clean, medium shade, very
of high-performance coatings applications where stable green pigment which is unaffected by acids,
excellent fastness properties are required. It is alkalis and solvents. 305 is heat stable and offers
extremely durable with outstanding resistance excellent value, lightfastness and weatherability. 305
properties. FDA approved (Section 178.3297). is recommended primarily for coatings and plastics.
It is also recommended for the construction industry.
305 is FDA approved (Section 178.3297).

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 Green (continued)

386 Chromium Oxide Green, PG.17

386 is a dark shade, very stable, green pigment that
is unaffected by acids, alkalis and solvents. 386 is
heat stable and offer excellent value, lightfastness
and weatherability 386 is recommended for use in
military and camouflage applications requiring high
reflectivity in the infrared range.

White

8045 Buff Rutile Titanium Dioxide, PW.6

A buff color rutile grade pigment offering comparable
performance characteristic such as opacity to white
TiO2. Recommended for yellow traffic marking paints,
roofing granules, wood coatings, industrial primers
and coatings, interior and exterior architectural paints.

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