C. I. No                                                                    :                 Pigment Red 48:2

C. I. No                                                                    :                 15865:2

Specific Gravity(20’c)                                                :                1.5 to 1.7

_PH IN aqueous extract                                               :                7

Oil Absorption (ml/100gm)                                         :               54 +/- 2

Moisture Content                                                        :               1.00% max.

Heat Fastness                                                             :                180’c for 10 Min.

Water Soluble (Max)                                                  :                4.00% Max.

Sieve Residue ( 350 mesh)                                          :                1.00% Max.

Fastness Properties (1-5 scale; 1- Poor 5 – Excellent) :

Water            :             5       Xylene                           :            4

Ethanol          :             4-5    Mineral Turentine Oil :            5

Butanol          :            4        Methyl / Ethyl Ketone :            4 – 5.

Acetone         :            3-4    Linseed oil                     :            4 – 5.

Butyl Acetate :            3        Soap                              :            2 – 3

Light Fastness (1- 8 scale; 1- Very Low 8 – Outstanding): 

25 % Shade:  4 – 5.             10 % Shade:  3 – 4.            5 % Shade:  2        

Application                                                                 :            For Inks, Plastics, Paints