Description

Pigment Orange 48 is a high-performance, synthetic organic pigment renowned for its vibrant and durable orange hue. This pigment is valued for its excellent color strength, good lightfastness, and strong solvent resistance, making it a reliable choice for demanding applications. It is primarily utilized in the plastics, coatings, and printing ink industries where consistent, high-quality coloration is essential.

Application

• Plastics Coloring: For coloring polyolefins (PP, PE), PVC, and engineering plastics, offering good dispersion and heat stability during processing.
• Industrial Coatings: Used in automotive, coil, and powder coatings to provide durable, weather-resistant orange finishes.
• Printing Inks: Formulated into solvent-based, water-based, and UV-curable inks for packaging, publication, and decorative printing.
• Masterbatch Production: A key component in the manufacture of color concentrates and compounds for the plastics industry.
• Synthetic Fibers: Employed in the mass coloration of fibers like polypropylene for textiles and carpets.
• Specialty Applications: Suitable for coloring elastomers, leather finishes, and other specialty materials requiring a stable orange pigment.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pigment Orange 48
CAS No.	71819-74-4
Molecular Formula	C24H15Cl2N5O2
Molecular Weight	476.31 g/mol
Synonyms	Pigment Orange 48; C.I. Pigment Orange 48; PO 48; 2,2'-[(3,3'-Dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-3-oxobutyramide]; Benzenebutanamide, 2,2'-[(3,3'-dichloro[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diyl)bis(azo)]bis[N-(2,4-dimethylphenyl)-3-oxo-; Novoperm Orange HL 70; Hostaperm Orange H4G; Irgazin Orange D 3G
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Quality Control

Our Pigment Orange 48 is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Each lot is tested against stringent specifications for colorimetric properties, physical characteristics, and chemical purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as color strength, hue, and residue on sieve is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your application requirements.

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 strong oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange Powder
Color Strength	100 ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Hue	Conforms to Standard
Lightfastness	≥ 7 (ISO 105-B02, Blue Scale)
Heat Stability	≥ 280°C (in Polyolefin)
Residue on Sieve (63 µm)	≤ 0.1 %
Volatile Matter	≤ 2.0 %

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