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Red Pigments
Pigment Red 48:2 PR48:2
Calcium lake red for printing inks, plastics, and packaging coloration. Available for bulk export from India with sample shade matching, export packing, and complete technical documentation.
Technical snapshot
PR48:2 at a glance
Qualitative selection guidance for procurement and R&D — verify final values against the TDS for your formulation.
Colour family
Red Pigments
Colour index / code
PR48:2
HSN / HS code
3204 17 90
Shade family
Red and magenta family — naphthol, lake, DPP and quinacridone
Fastness profile
moderate-to-very-high light fastness by chemistry; moderate-to-high heat stability by chemistry
Typical applications
Procurement checks
- Confirm shade direction, tinting strength, opacity and dispersion target against your reference standard
- Match moderate-to-high heat stability by chemistry and moderate-to-very-high light fastness by chemistry to your processing temperature and end-use exposure
- Agree export packing, palletisation, labelling and the documents your import team requires
Documentation
Documents for PR48:2
Request the full document pack for compliance, customs clearance and quality approval.
Country supply
PR48:2 supplier pages by market
Country-specific export support for buyers sourcing PR48:2 from India.
By application
PR48:2 by application
Match PR48:2 to what you are colouring — from masterbatch and plastics to inks and coatings.
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Answers
PR48:2 buyer FAQs
Common procurement, technical and export questions for Pigment Red 48:2.
What is Pigment Red 48:2 (PR48:2) used for?
Pigment Red 48:2 (PR48:2) is an export-grade red pigment most commonly specified for Printing Ink, Plastics. Calcium lake red for printing inks, plastics, and packaging coloration. Buyers choose it when they need dependable shade and batch-to-batch consistency for repeat industrial production.
What are the heat and light fastness properties of PR48:2?
PR48:2 belongs to the red and magenta family — naphthol, lake, dpp and quinacridone, offering moderate-to-very-high light fastness by chemistry and moderate-to-high heat stability by chemistry, with migration and bleed resistance vary with grade. These are qualitative guides — confirm the exact values for your resin system and processing temperature against the current Technical Data Sheet before finalising a grade.
Which grades should I compare with PR48:2?
Within red pigments, buyers often compare PR48:2 with PR57:1 (Pigment Red 57:1), PR122 (Pigment Red 122), PR146 (Pigment Red 146) to balance shade direction, tinting strength, fastness and cost for the target application.
Do you provide TDS, SDS/MSDS and COA for PR48:2?
Yes. A Technical Data Sheet, Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) and batch Certificate of Analysis are available for PR48:2 on request, along with REACH and RoHS declarations and export packing details for customs clearance.
What is the minimum order quantity and lead time for PR48:2?
MOQ and lead time for PR48:2 depend on packing size, shade approval and destination market. Share your monthly or annual volume, packing preference and target country and the export desk will confirm MOQ, price and shipment timeline.
Can I request export samples of PR48:2 before a bulk order?
Yes. Pre-shipment samples of PR48:2 with supporting documents are provided so your R&D and QA teams can verify shade, strength and dispersion in your own formulation before committing to a bulk export order.
Buyer knowledge base
Pigment Red 48:2 PR48:2: 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.
Shade matching
Target a physical standard or current reference; the lab confirms undertone and tinting strength.
Migration control
For plasticised and polyolefin systems, grades are chosen to resist blooming and plate-out.
Compliance on file
REACH and RoHS declarations and correct HS codes prepared for your market's customs.