Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

BASF K3840 2030 Organic Pigment

BASF K3840 2030 is a high-performance organic pigment from BASF’s Sicotan® series, offering exceptional lightfastness, heat stability up to 280°C, and outstanding dispersion in plastics and coatings. Designed for demanding automotive and premium packaging applications, it delivers vivid red-shade color strength with low volatile organic compound (VOC) impact and excellent weather resistance.
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Features Of BASF K3840 2030 Organic Pigment

  1. High chroma and excellent color strength for vibrant, consistent hue reproduction.

  2. Outstanding thermal stability up to 220 °C, suitable for high-temperature 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 polymer matrices, including polyolefins and engineering plastics.

  5. Compliant with major global regulatory frameworks, including EU REACH and US FDA 21 CFR §178.3297 for indirect food contact applications.

Typical Applications Of BASF K3840 2030 Organic Pigment

  1. Coloration of polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) fibers and films.

  2. Automotive interior plastics requiring long-term UV stability and low volatility.

  3. Packaging materials where high color consistency and migration resistance are critical.

  4. Engineering thermoplastics such as ABS and PC/ABS blends for consumer electronics housings.

  5. Masterbatch formulations for injection molding and extrusion processes.

Specifications Of BASF K3840 2030 Organic Pigment

Chemical TypeQuinacridone derivative
Product FormFree-flowing powder
AppearanceReddish-violet fine powder
Primary ApplicationsPolyolefins, engineering plastics, masterbatches
Key FeaturesHigh heat stability, low dusting, excellent dispersion
BenefitsReduced filter clogging, improved batch-to-batch reproducibility, minimal plate-out
Typical Particle Size (D50)0.12–0.18 µm
Volatile Matter (105 °C, 2 h)≤ 0.5 wt %


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