Ferric Oxide CAS 1309-37-1

Ferric Oxide, Red, Powder, Technical, also known as iron(II) oxide, is one of the main oxides of iron. It is sometimes referred to as rust and also occurs naturally as the mineral magnetite. Technical grade products supplied by Spectrum are indicative of a grade suitable for general industrial use.

Colortherm® Red 140 M is a heat stable, micronized iron oxide red pigment. The product is ideally suited to the coloring of plastics or masterbatches. In addition it can also be applied in the field of Wood Plastic Composites. The product exhibits good dispersibility, even in processes which have short dwell times and relatively low shear forces. It is easy to break down and distribute to reach its final tinting strength quickly. It does not migrate and is very lightfast and weather stable. The pigment belongs to the Colortherm® product range that has been developed particularly for applications where high heat stability is required.