Iron Oxide Brown
Brown iron oxide pigment, also known as iron(III) oxide brown or simply iron brown, is a chemical compound with the formula Fe2O3. It is a naturally occurring mineral that comes in various shades of brown, ranging from light to dark, and is commonly used as a pigment in a variety of applications.
Product Description
Brown Iron Oxide
Brown iron oxide , also known as iron(III) oxide brown or simply iron brown, is a chemical compound with the formula Fe2O3. It is a naturally occurring mineral that comes in various shades of brown, ranging from light to dark, and is commonly used as a pigment in a variety of applications.
Features
Pigment: Brown iron oxide is primarily used as a pigment in various industries, including paints, coatings, ceramics, plastics, and construction materials. Its brown coloration is valued for its ability to add color and depth to products.
Variability: The shade and color intensity of brown iron oxide pigment can vary depending on the manufacturing process and impurities present. This variability allows for a range of brown hues to be produced.
Nontoxic: Brown iron oxide pigment is considered non-toxic and is generally safe for use in products intended for human contact, such as cosmetics and food packaging.
UV Stability: It has good UV (ultraviolet) stability, making it suitable for outdoor applications, including paints and coatings exposed to sunlight.
Construction: In the construction industry, ferric oxide brown is often used to color concrete, bricks, and tiles, enhancing the visual appeal of structures.
Cosmetics: It is used in cosmetics, such as eyeshadows, foundations, and lipsticks, to create brown and earthy tones in makeup products.
Art and Craft: Artists and craft enthusiasts use ferric oxide brown as a pigment for creating a range of artistic effects in paintings, pottery, and other creative projects.
Corrosion Protection: In some cases, it is added to protective coatings to improve corrosion resistance on metal surfaces.
Characteristics
High opacity
Strong coloring power
Easy to disperse
Excellent light fastness
Perfect weatherability
APPLICATIONS
Mainly used in coatings, paints, inks, plastics
Specification
Trade Name | Brown Iron Oxide Pigment | ||
| Type | 686 | ||
| Delivery form | Powder | ||
| Colour index | Combination of Pigment red 101, yellow 42 and black 11 | ||
| CAS No./EC No. | - | ||
| Specifications | Contents | % | ≥88 |
| Oil absorption | ml/100g | 25~35 | |
| Res. On 325 mesh | % | ≤0.5 | |
| Water soluble salts | % | ≤0.5 | |
| moisture | % | ≤1.0 | |
| pH value | 5~7 | ||
| Specific gravity | g/cm3 | 4.8 | |
| Tinting strength(compared with standard) | % | 95~105 | |
| Colour difference ∆E(compared with standard) | ≤1.0 | ||
| Sales packing | In 25kg bag/1000kg bulk bag then palletized | ||
| Transport & storage | Protect against weathering/store in a dry place | ||
| Safety | The product is not classified as hazardous under EC 1907/2006 & EC 1272/2008 | ||
