Iron Oxide Orange

What is Iron Oxide Orange?

Iron Oxide Orange is an inorganic orange pigment based on α-Fe₂O₃ / FeOOH, providing stable orange to warm earth-tone coloration for a broad range of industrial applications.

Fineland Chem’s DuraPaint®960 is an Iron Oxide Orange grade with an Fe₂O₃ content of ≥88%. The product combines high lightfastness, weather resistance, migration resistance, and chemical resistance, making it suitable for construction materials, coatings, plastics, rubber, and other industrial applications.

Iron Oxide Orange is particularly useful when an orange or warm mineral-like shade is required together with the durability characteristics associated with inorganic pigments.

For additional background on the iron oxide components associated with this pigment, see Hematite on Wikipedia and Goethite on Wikipedia. General information about iron oxides is also available on Iron oxide on Wikipedia.

Product Technical Data

Iron Oxide Orange DuraPaint®835       ⬇️TDS
Recommended for Building materials, concrete, bricks, paints & coatings, fertilizers, plasticsandrubber polymers, fiber cement, paper, mortar, wood plastic composites, paving tiles, industrial coatings, roof tiles, ceramic products.

Typical Applications

Iron Oxide Orange is suitable for industrial applications requiring stable orange coloration and good resistance to light, weathering, chemicals, and migration.

1. Building Materials and Concrete

Iron Oxide Orange can be used in concrete, cement products, bricks, mortar, paving tiles, roof tiles, and other construction materials.

Its strong lightfastness and weather resistance make it suitable for architectural products exposed to outdoor conditions.

2. Paints and Coatings

The pigment can be used in decorative paints, architectural coatings, industrial coatings, and other coating systems requiring orange or warm earth-tone coloration.

Its light resistance and weather resistance are particularly relevant to exterior coating applications.

3. Plastics and Rubber

Iron Oxide Orange can be used in selected plastic and rubber polymers where durable coloration, migration resistance, and thermal stability are required.

With a specified heat resistance of 170–180°C, DuraPaint®960 can be evaluated for applications involving moderately high processing temperatures.

4. Fiber Cement and Mortar

The pigment is suitable for fiber cement, mortar, and other mineral-based products where stable orange or warm-toned coloration is required.

5. Wood Plastic Composites

Iron Oxide Orange can be used in wood plastic composites where orange, terracotta, or warm natural coloration is required.

The product’s light and weather resistance are relevant to WPC applications intended for outdoor use.

6. Ceramic and Architectural Products

The TDS also lists ceramic products, roof tiles, paving tiles, bricks, and related architectural products among the recommended applications.w

Key Performance Properties Related to Applications

1. Excellent Lightfastness

DuraPaint®960 has a light resistance rating of 8 in both full shade and reduced tinting conditions.

This supports applications where the orange color needs to remain stable under prolonged light exposure, including exterior coatings, concrete products, paving materials, roof tiles, and other architectural applications.

2. Excellent Weather Resistance

The product has a weather resistance rating of 5, supporting its use in outdoor applications.

This property is particularly relevant to construction materials, exterior coatings, paving tiles, roof tiles, and WPC products exposed to sunlight and changing environmental conditions.

3. High Heat Resistance

DuraPaint®960 has a specified heat resistance of 170–180°C.

This makes thermal stability an important advantage when evaluating the pigment for plastic and other heat-processing applications.

The actual processing temperature, residence time, polymer type, and pigment concentration should still be considered during grade selection.

4. High Migration Resistance

The product has a migration resistance rating of 5.

This supports its use in selected plastic and rubber applications where pigment migration or bleeding needs to be controlled.

Actual migration performance should be confirmed in the target polymer formulation because resin composition and processing conditions can affect the final result.

5. Good Acid and Alkali Resistance

DuraPaint®960 has an acid resistance rating of 4 and an alkali resistance rating of 4.

This makes the pigment suitable for consideration in concrete, cementitious products, coatings, and other industrial formulations that may encounter acidic or alkaline environments.

6. Good Resistance in Organic Media

The TDS gives DuraPaint®960 a resistance rating of 4 against ethyl acetate, ethanol, and MEK.

This information is relevant when evaluating the pigment for solvent-containing coatings and other organic formulations. Final compatibility should be confirmed in the customer’s formulation.

Typical Limitations

1. Shade Range Is More Earthy Than High-Chroma Organic Orange

Iron Oxide Orange provides an inorganic orange and warm earth-tone appearance.

It may not be the preferred option for applications requiring exceptionally bright, clean, or highly saturated orange shades. Organic orange pigments may be more appropriate when maximum chroma is the primary requirement.

2. Final Shade Depends on the Application System

The final appearance of Iron Oxide Orange can be influenced by pigment concentration, binder or polymer system, particle characteristics, processing conditions, and the presence of other pigments.

Buyers requiring precise color matching should therefore provide a target color standard or physical sample.

3. Thermal Performance Should Still Be Evaluated in Plastics

Although DuraPaint®960 has a specified heat resistance of 170–180°C, this value should not be interpreted as a universal processing limit for every polymer system.

For plastics, the actual processing temperature, residence time, shear conditions, resin type, additives, and pigment loading should be considered.

4. Application Testing Is Recommended for Demanding Systems

The TDS provides general technical and fastness data, but actual performance can vary according to the final formulation.

For demanding coating, plastic, rubber, or outdoor applications, laboratory testing using the customer’s formulation is recommended.

Buyer Guidance

When sourcing Iron Oxide Orange, buyers should confirm the following factors before selecting the product.

1. End-Use Application

Specify whether the pigment will be used in concrete, coatings, plastics, rubber, fiber cement, paper, mortar, WPC, ceramics, or another industrial application.

The application determines which technical properties should receive the highest priority.

2. Required Orange Shade

Clearly specify whether the desired color is bright orange, reddish orange, terracotta, burnt orange, or another warm earth-tone shade.

Providing a physical color sample or color standard can significantly improve the accuracy of shade matching.

3. Processing Temperature

For plastics and other heat-processing applications, confirm the actual processing temperature and residence time.

DuraPaint®960 has a specified heat resistance of 170–180°C, so this parameter should be compared directly with the customer’s processing conditions.

4. Outdoor Exposure

For exterior applications, confirm the expected sunlight and weather exposure.

The current TDS specifies light resistance of 8 and weather resistance of 5, making these important selection criteria for outdoor construction and coating applications.

5. Polymer or Binder Compatibility

For plastics, rubber, and coatings, buyers should evaluate dispersion, migration, chemical compatibility, pigment loading, processing conditions, and final color development in the actual formulation.

6. Documentation and Compliance

For international B2B projects, buyers should confirm the required TDS, SDS, CoA, product specifications, and applicable regulatory documentation before commercial purchasing.

For customers comparing different iron oxide colors, the Iron Oxide Pigments category provides access to the broader product range.

Related products include Iron Oxide Yellow, Iron Oxide Red, Iron Oxide Brown, and Iron Oxide Green.

These internal links can help establish a clear Iron Oxide Pigments product cluster, allowing buyers and search engines to understand the relationship between different iron oxide pigment grades.

Package and Delivery

Package: 25KG Kraft Bag, 1250kg Carton Box

Lead Time: Normally around 15 days after signed contract.

Manufacturer and Supplier Information

Fineland Chem is a B2B manufacturer and exporter of industrial pigments, supplying Iron Oxide Orange / DuraPaint®960 for construction materials, coatings, plastics, rubber, fiber cement, WPC, ceramics, and other industrial applications.

DuraPaint®960 is based on α-Fe₂O₃ / FeOOH and has an Fe₂O₃ content of ≥88%. The product is specified with light resistance of 8, weather resistance of 5, migration resistance of 5, and heat resistance of 170–180°C.

Fineland Chem supports international B2B customers with product documentation, technical communication, sample evaluation, and export-oriented pigment supply.

For buyers evaluating Iron Oxide Orange against other inorganic pigment options, Fineland Chem can provide technical information and application-oriented support based on the intended formulation and end use.

FAQ

1. What is Iron Oxide Orange?

Iron Oxide Orange is an inorganic orange pigment based on α-Fe₂O₃ / FeOOH, used for durable orange and warm earth-tone coloration in industrial applications.

2. What is the product code of this Iron Oxide Orange?

The Fineland Chem product code is DuraPaint®960.

3. What is the chemical composition of DuraPaint®960?

The TDS identifies the chemical formula as α-Fe₂O₃ / FeOOH, with an Fe₂O₃ content of ≥88%.

4. What is Iron Oxide Orange mainly used for?

It is recommended for building materials, concrete, bricks, paints and coatings, fertilizers, plastics, rubber polymers, fiber cement, paper, mortar, WPC, paving tiles, industrial coatings, roof tiles, and ceramic products.

5. Is Iron Oxide Orange suitable for outdoor applications?

Yes. DuraPaint®960 has a light resistance rating of 8 and weather resistance rating of 5, supporting its use in many outdoor applications.

6. What is the heat resistance of Iron Oxide Orange?

The specified heat resistance of DuraPaint®960 is 170–180°C.

7. Is Iron Oxide Orange suitable for plastics?

Yes. Plastics and rubber polymers are listed among the recommended applications. The 170–180°C heat resistance also makes it suitable for evaluation in applications involving elevated processing temperatures.

8. Is Iron Oxide Orange resistant to migration?

Yes. DuraPaint®960 has a migration resistance rating of 5 according to the current TDS.

9. How does Iron Oxide Orange differ from Iron Oxide Red?

Iron Oxide Orange is formulated to provide an orange or warm earth-tone shade, while Iron Oxide Red is primarily selected when a red to reddish-brown shade is required. Both are inorganic pigment options, but the appropriate product should be selected according to the required color and application performance.

10. What documents should buyers request when sourcing Iron Oxide Orange?

For industrial and export projects, buyers should normally request the relevant TDS, SDS, CoA, product specification, and applicable regulatory or compliance documentation.