Description

Chromium Oxide Pigment CAS NO 196696-68-1 is a high-performance, inorganic green pigment renowned for its exceptional stability and durability. This compound is critical for applications requiring long-lasting color, chemical inertness, and resistance to extreme environmental conditions. It is an essential raw material for manufacturers in the coatings, plastics, ceramics, and construction materials industries seeking reliable and vibrant green coloration.

Application

• Coatings and Paints: Used in industrial, marine, and architectural paints for its excellent lightfastness, weather resistance, and chemical stability.
• Plastics and Masterbatches: Imparts stable green color to engineering plastics, PVC, polyolefins, and synthetic fibers, suitable for outdoor applications.
• Construction Materials: A key pigment for coloring concrete, paving stones, roofing tiles, and other cementitious products.
• Ceramics and Glass: Provides stable green coloration in ceramic glazes, porcelain enamels, and specialty glass.
• Security Inks and Printing: Utilized in high-security printing applications, including banknotes, due to its specific spectral properties.
• Abrasive and Polishing Compounds: Serves as a fine abrasive in precision polishing applications for metals and optics.
• Refractory and Foundry Sands: Used as a coloring agent and additive in refractory bricks and molds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Chromium Oxide Pigment
CAS No.	196696-68-1
Molecular Formula	Cr2O3
Molecular Weight	151.99 g/mol
Synonyms	Chromium(III) Oxide; Dichromium Trioxide; Chrome Oxide Green; Chromia; Anadonis Green; Vert de Chrome; C.I. Pigment Green 17; C.I. 77288
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Chromium Oxide Pigment is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Key parameters such as purity, particle size distribution, color strength, and chemical composition are rigorously tested. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Fine green powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Cr2O3)	≥ 99.0 %
Particle Size (D50)	0.5 - 5.0 µm
Oil Absorption	10 - 25 g/100g
Water Soluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
pH (10% slurry)	6.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying (105°C)	≤ 0.5 %

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