Description

Cadmium Sulfoselenide Orange is an inorganic pigment renowned for its brilliant and durable orange hue. This compound, identified by CAS No. 12656-57-4, is valued for its exceptional heat stability, lightfastness, and chemical resistance, making it a superior choice for demanding applications. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the plastics, ceramics, and coatings industries who require consistent, high-performance coloration.

Application

• Plastics Coloring: Masterbatch and compound formulation for engineering plastics, PVC, polyolefins, and synthetic fibers requiring high-temperature processing stability.
• Industrial Coatings & Paints: Production of high-performance industrial paints, powder coatings, and automotive finishes where weather resistance and color permanence are critical.
• Ceramic Glazes & Enamels: Coloring agent for ceramic tiles, sanitaryware, and porcelain enamels, offering stability at high firing temperatures.
• Artists' Colors & Inks: A key pigment in high-quality artists' oils, acrylics, and specialty printing inks for its pure, lightfast orange shade.
• Glass Coloring: Used in the production of colored glass and glassware.
• Specialty Applications: Potential use in security printing and other niche applications requiring specific optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cadmium Sulfoselenide Orange
CAS No.	12656-57-4
Molecular Formula	Cd(S,Se) or CdSxSe1-x
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Cadmium Orange; Cadmium Red Orange; Cadmium Sulphoselenide; C.I. Pigment Orange 20; Cadmium Sulfide Selenide; Cadmium Selenosulfide; Cadmium Yellow Orange; Cadmium Lithopone Orange
EINECS	235-758-3

Quality Control

Our Cadmium Sulfoselenide Orange is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure consistent color strength, chemical composition, and physical properties. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal content, and other critical parameters to support your quality assurance protocols and compliance needs.

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 strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange Powder
Color Strength	Standard (vs. Reference)
Purity (as Cd(S,Se))	> 98.0%
Residue on Sieve (325 mesh)	< 0.5%
Oil Absorption	Contact for details
Specific Gravity	~4.5 - 5.0
pH (aqueous suspension)	6.0 - 8.0
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 20 ppm

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