Description

Iron Oxide CAS NO 1332-37-2 is a versatile inorganic pigment and functional material known for its excellent color stability, chemical inertness, and non-toxic properties. It is a critical component in numerous industrial processes where consistent quality and reliable performance are paramount. This product is essential for manufacturers in the construction, coatings, plastics, and specialty chemical industries seeking durable and safe coloring agents.

Application

• Construction Materials: As a permanent pigment for coloring concrete, paving stones, roofing tiles, and mortar.
• Paints & Coatings: Used in industrial and architectural paints, primers, and anti-corrosion coatings for its UV stability and opacity.
• Plastics & Polymers: Provides coloration for masterbatches, engineering plastics, and rubber goods.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Employed as a colorant in makeup, soaps, and other cosmetic formulations where purity is critical.
• Ferrites & Magnetic Media: Serves as a raw material in the production of ferrite magnets and recording media.
• Polishing Compounds: Used in fine polishing applications for glass and metals.
• Catalysts & Chemical Processes: Acts as a catalyst or catalyst support in various chemical synthesis reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Iron Oxide
CAS No.	1332-37-2
Molecular Formula	Fe2O3 (typical for red oxides)
Molecular Weight	159.69 g/mol (for Fe2O3)
Synonyms	Ferric Oxide; Iron(III) Oxide; Red Iron Oxide; CI 77491; CI Pigment Red 101; CI Pigment Red 102; Venetian Red; Indian Red; Synthetic Iron Oxide; Natural Iron Oxide; Colcothar; Jeweler's Rouge
EINECS	215-570-8

Quality Control

Our Iron Oxide is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with international standards. We offer various grades, including those suitable for construction, industrial, and cosmetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and physical properties are provided with every shipment to guarantee product integrity and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. The product is generally stable under recommended conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red, yellow, black, or brown powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as Fe2O3)	≥ 96.0%
Water Soluble Matter	≤ 1.0%
pH (10% suspension)	5.0 - 7.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.5%
Residue on Sieve (325 mesh)	≤ 0.5%
Oil Absorption	15 - 25 g/100g
Specific Gravity	4.8 - 5.1

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.