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Micronized Iron Oxide Red

Brand
Fineland Chem
Color Index
Micronized Iron Oxide Red
Color Index No
77491
CAS No
1309-37-1
EC No
215-168-2
Chemical Formula α-Fe₂O₃

What is Micronized Iron Oxide Red?

Micronized Iron Oxide Red is a fine-particle inorganic red pigment based on α-Fe₂O₃, designed for industrial applications requiring stable red coloration, good durability, and controlled pigment properties.

Fineland Chem’s DuraPaint®130M is a Micronized Iron Oxide Red grade classified as Iron Oxide Red (C.I. 77491). The product contains ≥96% Fe₂O₃ and provides a specified heat resistance of 300°C, together with excellent lightfastness, weather resistance, and migration resistance.

The product is suitable for building materials, concrete, coatings, plastics, rubber polymers, fiber cement, paper, mortar, wood plastic composites, paving tiles, industrial coatings, roof tiles, and ceramic products.

For general background on hematite and iron oxide materials, see Hematite on Wikipedia and Iron oxide on Wikipedia.

Product Technical Data

Micronized Iron Oxide Red DuraPaint®130M       ⬇️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

Micronized Iron Oxide Red is suitable for a broad range of industrial applications requiring durable red coloration.

1. Building Materials and Concrete

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

Its high lightfastness and weather resistance support applications where stable red coloration is required under outdoor conditions.

2. Paints and Coatings

The pigment can be used in decorative paints, architectural coatings, and industrial coatings requiring red coloration and long-term color stability.

Its resistance properties make it suitable for evaluating in both indoor and outdoor coating systems.

3. Plastics and Rubber

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

With a specified heat resistance of 300°C, DuraPaint®130M can be considered for applications involving relatively high processing temperatures.

4. Fiber Cement and Mortar

The pigment is suitable for fiber cement, mortar, and other mineral-based products requiring stable red coloration.

5. Wood Plastic Composites

Micronized Iron Oxide Red can be considered for WPC products requiring red or reddish earth-tone coloration.

Its light resistance of 8 and weather resistance of 5 are relevant to outdoor applications.

6. Paper and Ceramic Products

The TDS also lists paper and ceramic products among the recommended applications, allowing the pigment to be evaluated across different industrial coloration systems.

Micronized Iron Oxide Red Pigment Powder for Industrial Applications

Key Performance Properties Related to Applications

1. High Fe₂O₃ Content

DuraPaint®130M has an Fe₂O₃ content of ≥96%.

The high iron oxide content provides a clear technical specification for buyers evaluating pigment composition and grade consistency.

2. High Heat Resistance up to 300°C

The product has a specified heat resistance of 300°C.

This makes DuraPaint®130M suitable for consideration in plastic and other industrial applications involving elevated processing temperatures, although actual performance should be verified under the customer’s specific processing conditions.

3. Excellent Lightfastness

DuraPaint®130M has a light resistance rating of 8 in both full shade and reduced tinting conditions.

This supports applications where red coloration needs to remain stable during prolonged light exposure.

4. Excellent Weather Resistance

The product has a weather resistance rating of 5.

This property is particularly relevant to concrete products, paving materials, roof tiles, exterior coatings, WPC, and other applications exposed to outdoor conditions.

5. High Migration Resistance

DuraPaint®130M has a migration resistance rating of 5.

This supports its consideration for plastics and rubber applications where pigment migration or bleeding needs to be controlled.

Actual migration performance should be verified in the target polymer formulation.

6. Good Chemical Resistance

The pigment has acid and alkali resistance ratings of 4, as well as resistance ratings of 4 against ethyl acetate, ethanol, and MEK.

These properties allow the product to be evaluated across mineral, coating, plastic, rubber, and other industrial formulation systems.

Micronized Iron Oxide Red Pigment Used in Concrete, Coatings and Plastics

Typical Limitations

1. Numerical Particle Size Is Not Specified in the Current TDS

Although DuraPaint®130M is positioned as a micronized grade, the current TDS does not provide a specific particle-size value such as D50 or D90.

For applications where particle size is a critical purchasing specification, buyers should request the relevant particle-size data directly from Fineland Chem.

2. Fine-Particle Grades Require Appropriate Dispersion

Micronized pigments should be evaluated together with the dispersion equipment, processing method, binder or polymer system, pigment concentration, and additives.

A fine-particle grade does not automatically guarantee optimum dispersion in every formulation.

3. Final Red Shade Depends on the Formulation

The final color can vary according to pigment concentration, binder, polymer, dispersion quality, and the presence of other pigments or additives.

For precise color matching, buyers should provide a physical color sample or target color standard.

4. Heat Resistance Does Not Mean Unlimited Processing Stability

Although DuraPaint®130M has a specified heat resistance of 300°C, this should not be interpreted as a universal maximum processing temperature.

Actual pigment performance can depend on processing temperature, residence time, polymer type, atmosphere, additives, and other formulation conditions.

Buyer Guidance

When sourcing Micronized Iron Oxide Red, buyers should confirm the following factors.

1. Particle Size Requirements

If micronized particle size is an important requirement, buyers should request the supplier’s applicable particle-size data and measurement method.

The current DuraPaint®130M TDS does not provide a numerical particle-size specification.

2. 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.

3. Required Red Shade

Clearly specify the target red shade, undertone, and saturation.

A physical color sample or color standard is recommended for accurate shade matching.

4. Processing Temperature

For plastics and rubber, confirm the actual processing temperature and residence time.

DuraPaint®130M has a specified heat resistance of 300°C, making thermal stability an important selection factor.

5. Outdoor Exposure

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

The product has light resistance of 8 and weather resistance of 5, supporting its evaluation in outdoor applications.

6. Dispersion Requirements

For coatings, plastics, rubber, and other formulated systems, buyers should provide information about the dispersion process, equipment, pigment loading, and binder or polymer system.

7. 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 micronized and conventional iron oxide grades, Fineland Chem offers a range of standard iron oxide pigments, including Iron Oxide Yellow, Iron Oxide Red, Iron Oxide Orange, Iron Oxide Blue, Iron Oxide Green, and Iron Oxide Brown.

These conventional grades allow buyers to compare pigment color, formulation requirements, processing conditions, and application performance when selecting the appropriate iron oxide pigment.

Micronized Iron Oxide Red Pigment Quality Control and Color Testing

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 Micronized Iron Oxide Red / DuraPaint®130M for construction materials, coatings, plastics, rubber, fiber cement, WPC, paper, ceramics, and other industrial applications.

DuraPaint®130M is based on α-Fe₂O₃ and has an Fe₂O₃ content of ≥96%. The product has a specified heat resistance of 300°C, light resistance of 8, weather resistance of 5, and migration resistance of 5.

The grade is positioned for customers requiring a micronized iron oxide red pigment with durable performance across a range of industrial applications. Fineland Chem supports international B2B customers with product documentation, technical communication, sample evaluation, and application-oriented pigment supply.

For customers comparing micronized and standard grades, selection should be based on the required color, particle-size requirements, dispersion conditions, processing temperature, durability, and final formulation performance.

FAQ

1. What is Micronized Iron Oxide Red?

Micronized Iron Oxide Red is a fine-particle inorganic red pigment based on α-Fe₂O₃, designed for industrial applications requiring stable red coloration and durable performance.

2. What is the product code of Micronized Iron Oxide Red?

The Fineland Chem product code is DuraPaint®130M.

3. What is the chemical composition of DuraPaint®130M?

The TDS identifies the chemical formula as α-Fe₂O₃, with an Fe₂O₃ content of ≥96%.

4. What is the Color Index of this pigment?

DuraPaint®130M is identified as Iron Oxide Red (C.I. 77491).

5. What is the heat resistance of Micronized Iron Oxide Red?

The specified heat resistance is 300°C.

6. Is Micronized Iron Oxide Red suitable for plastics?

Yes. Plastics and rubber polymers are listed among the recommended applications. Its 300°C heat resistance and migration resistance rating of 5 make it suitable for evaluation in applications requiring enhanced thermal and migration performance.

7. Is Micronized Iron Oxide Red suitable for outdoor applications?

Yes. DuraPaint®130M has a light resistance rating of 8 and weather resistance rating of 5, supporting its evaluation for outdoor construction materials, coatings, WPC, paving products, and roof tiles.

8. Does the TDS specify the particle size?

No. The current TDS identifies DuraPaint®130M as the micronized grade but does not provide a numerical particle-size specification. Buyers requiring specific D50, D90, or other particle-size data should request the relevant technical information from the supplier.

9. What are the main applications?

The TDS recommends the product 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.

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

For industrial and export projects, buyers should normally request the relevant TDS, SDS, CoA, product specification, particle-size information where required, and applicable regulatory documentation.

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