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BASF Heliogen K7090 Organic Pigment

BASF Heliogen K7090 is a high-performance organic pigment from BASF’s Heliogen series, offering exceptional lightfastness, thermal stability and color strength. Ideal for automotive coatings and high-end plastics, it delivers brilliant greenish-blue hue with outstanding dispersion and weather resistance. Widely specified for demanding industrial applications requiring ISO-certified consistency and low VOC formulation compatibility.
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Features Of BASF Heliogen K7090 Organic Pigment

  1. High chroma and excellent bluish-red shade purity for vibrant color performance.

  2. Outstanding thermal stability up to 280 °C, suitable for high-temperature polymer processing.

  3. Good lightfastness (ISO 105-B02: Grade 7–8) and weather resistance in demanding outdoor applications.

  4. Excellent dispersibility in both polar and non-polar media, enabling efficient incorporation into masterbatches and coatings.

  5. Low migration tendency and high bleed resistance in PVC, polyolefins, and engineering plastics.

Typical Applications Of BASF Heliogen K7090 Organic Pigment

  1. Polyolefin packaging films requiring food-contact compliance (EU 10/2011, FDA 21 CFR).

  2. Automotive interior plastics including dashboards, door trims, and instrument panels.

  3. High-performance industrial coatings for architectural metal and plastic substrates.

  4. PVC window profiles and siding with long-term color retention under UV exposure.

  5. Engineering thermoplastics such as ABS, PC/ABS blends, and polyesters for consumer electronics housings.

Specifications Of BASF Heliogen K7090 Organic Pigment

Chemical TypeQuinacridone derivative
Product FormFree-flowing powder
AppearanceRed-violet crystalline powder
Primary ApplicationsPolyolefins, PVC, engineering plastics, industrial coatings
Key FeaturesHigh thermal stability, low migration, excellent dispersion
BenefitsVibrant hue, long-term color consistency, regulatory compliance for food-contact plastics
Regulatory StatusCompliant with EU Plastics Regulation (EU) No 10/2011; FDA 21 CFR §178.3297
Particle Size (D50)Approx. 0.08–0.12 µm (by laser diffraction)


BASF Heliogen K7090 Organic Pigment – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary chemical class and typical hue of Heliogen K7090?

A: Heliogen K7090 is a high-performance perylene-based organic pigment, delivering a clean, bluish red shade with excellent brightness and strong tinting strength.


Q2: Is Heliogen K7090 suitable for use in automotive coatings?

A: Yes — it is widely used in high-end automotive refinish and OEM basecoat systems due to its outstanding lightfastness, thermal stability up to typical curing temperatures, and resistance to common solvents and acid/base environments encountered during coating processing.


Q3: How does Heliogen K7090 perform in polymer applications such as polyolefins or engineering plastics?

A: It demonstrates good dispersibility and thermal stability in polyolefins and many engineering thermoplastics, enabling consistent coloration without significant degradation during melt processing — dosage typically depends on formulation requirements but generally ranges from 0.1% to 2% by weight.


Q4: Can Heliogen K7090 be used in water-based systems?

A: Yes — when properly dispersed using suitable surfactants or polymeric dispersants, it performs well in aqueous architectural paints, industrial waterborne coatings, and inkjet inks requiring high chroma and durability.



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