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

BASF Lithol K3690 Organic Pigment

BASF Lithol K3690 is a high-performance organic pigment from the Lithol® series, offering excellent lightfastness, heat stability and dispersibility in plastics and coatings. This red shade pigment delivers strong tinting strength, low volatility and superior migration resistance—ideal for demanding automotive, packaging and industrial applications where color consistency and durability are critical.
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Features Of BASF Lithol K3690 Organic Pigment

  1. High tinctorial strength with excellent color development in both aqueous and solvent-based systems.

  2. Good lightfastness (ISO 105-B02, Grade 6–7) and weather resistance for outdoor durability.

  3. Outstanding heat stability up to 180 °C, suitable for high-temperature processing including plastics compounding.

  4. Excellent dispersibility in polar media, enabling low-energy pigment grinding and stable colorant formulations.

  5. Low volatile organic compound (VOC) content, supporting compliance with stringent environmental and safety regulations.

Typical Applications Of BASF Lithol K3690 Organic Pigment

  1. Automotive coatings (basecoat and clearcoat systems requiring high chroma and gloss retention).

  2. Industrial coil coatings for architectural and appliance metal substrates.

  3. Engineering thermoplastics including ABS, PS, and polyolefins for interior and exterior components.

  4. High-performance inks for flexible packaging and gravure printing applications.

  5. PVC compounds for window profiles, flooring, and cable sheathing where thermal and migration resistance are critical.

Specifications Of BASF Lithol K3690 Organic Pigment

Chemical TypeLithol Red derivative (Calcium salt of 3-hydroxy-4-(2-methyl-5-nitrophenylazo)-2-naphthoic acid)
Product FormFree-flowing powder
AppearanceReddish-brown to maroon fine powder
Primary ApplicationsCoatings, plastics, inks
Key FeaturesHeat stability, lightfastness, dispersibility, low migration
BenefitsConsistent batch-to-batch color, reduced formulation complexity, extended service life
Regulatory StatusREACH registered; compliant with EU Directive 2002/61/EC for azo pigments
Storage ConditionsStore in cool, dry place below 30 °C; protect from moisture and direct sunlight


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