Low migration for contact
Packaging often touches food or goods, so specify non-migrating, non-bleeding pigments that will not transfer into contents or adjacent surfaces.
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Pigments for Packaging
Pigment recommendations for packaging with technical checks and export enquiry support.
Packaging spans films, rigid containers, caps and closures, so organic pigments here must combine clean brand-matching colour with strict migration control and, frequently, suitability for goods contact. Because packaging often contacts food, cosmetics or consumer products, low-migration and non-bleeding behaviour is paramount, alongside heat stability for the specific converting process. Buyers should confirm migration and set-off resistance, brand-colour reproducibility across substrates, compliance with the relevant contact regulations for the end use, and consistent dispersion so shelf appearance is uniform from lot to lot.
At a glance
What Pigments for Packaging covers
Brand-colour accuracy
Packaging carries brand identity, so lot-to-lot shade reproducibility is essential for consistent shelf appearance across production runs and substrates.
Process heat stability
Match pigment heat rating to the specific converting method, from film extrusion to injection caps, so colour holds through processing.
Regulatory suitability
For food or cosmetic contact, confirm the pigment meets the applicable contact regulations for the intended market and end use.
Recommended pigments
High-demand grades to consider
A starting shortlist of export-grade organic pigments relevant to Pigments for Packaging. Open any grade for shade, fastness and packing detail, or send your requirement for a matched recommendation.
Red Pigments
Pigment Red 57:1
PR57:1Barium lake red widely used in ink and coating formulations.
View export grade Violet PigmentsPigment Violet 23
PV23Carbazole violet for high-strength blue-violet industrial applications.
View export grade Blue PigmentsPhthalocyanine Blue Beta
Pigment Blue 15:3High-strength beta blue for export-grade paints, inks, plastics, and masterbatch.
View export grade Yellow PigmentsPigment Yellow 74
PY74Arylide yellow grade for decorative coatings and water-based systems.
View export grade Red PigmentsPigment Red 170
PR170Strong naphthol red for coatings, plastics, and masterbatch.
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Answers
Pigments for Packaging — frequently asked questions
Why is migration the central concern in packaging pigments?
Packaging frequently contacts food, cosmetics or consumer goods, so any pigment that migrates or bleeds can transfer colour into contents or onto stacked surfaces, causing contamination and appearance defects. Low-migration, high-molecular-weight grades keep colour locked in the packaging material where it belongs.
How do I ensure my brand colour stays consistent?
Consistent shelf appearance depends on lot-to-lot reproducibility of pigment shade and strength, plus good dispersion. Specify tight colour tolerances, request reference standards, and validate across the substrates you use, since the same pigment can look different in film, rigid plastic or printed layers.
Are organic pigments suitable for food-contact packaging?
Selected grades are, provided they meet the relevant food-contact regulations and migration limits for your market. Suitability depends on the pigment, the polymer and the end use, so always confirm compliance documentation and validate the finished package rather than assuming the pigment class is universally approved.
Does the converting process change pigment choice for packaging?
Yes. Blown film, thermoforming, injection caps and printed layers each impose different heat and dispersion conditions. A pigment fine for a cool film process may need a higher heat rating for injection closures. Match the grade to the specific packaging conversion method used.
Buyer knowledge base
Pigments for Packaging: a quick sourcing guide
The practical side of pigment sourcing: matching chemistry to end use, confirming fastness, and getting samples and documents ready for a fast decision.
Manufacturer-direct
Sourced at origin through an in-house export desk — one contact from sample to shipment.
Colour strength
High tinting strength means less pigment per batch and cleaner, more economical shades.
Weatherable choices
For outdoor use, phthalocyanine and DPP grades keep colour through sun and weather.
Container-ready packing
Bags, cartons, pallets and labels planned for clean warehouse handling and clearance.