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BASF Paliogen Red L3885 Organic Pigment

BASF Paliogen Red L3885 is a high-performance organic pigment from BASF’s Paliogen® series, offering exceptional heat stability, lightfastness, and migration resistance. Ideal for automotive coatings, engineering plastics, and high-end inks, it delivers intense red hue with outstanding dispersion and weatherability. Widely specified for demanding industrial applications requiring regulatory compliance and consistent color strength.
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Features Of BASF Paliogen Red L3885 Organic Pigment

  1. High thermal stability suitable for demanding processing conditions up to 300 °C.

  2. Excellent lightfastness and weather resistance (Xenon arc fadeometer rating ≥7 on Blue Scale).

  3. Outstanding chemical resistance to acids, alkalis, and solvents commonly used in industrial coatings.

  4. Strong tinctorial strength with clean, bluish-red shade and high chroma.

  5. Low volatility and negligible migration in polymer matrices, ensuring long-term color integrity.

Typical Applications Of BASF Paliogen Red L3885 Organic Pigment

  1. Automotive OEM and refinish coatings requiring high durability and color consistency.

  2. Engineering plastics including polyamide (PA), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), and polycarbonate (PC).

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

  4. Specialty inks for flexible packaging and gravure printing on laminated films.

  5. Masterbatches for thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) and flame-retardant compounds.

Specifications Of BASF Paliogen Red L3885 Organic Pigment

Chemical TypePerylene derivative (C.I. Pigment Red 149)
Product FormFine, free-flowing powder
AppearanceDeep bluish-red powder
Primary ApplicationsCoatings, engineering plastics, powder coatings, specialty inks
Key FeaturesThermal stability, lightfastness, chemical resistance, low migration
BenefitsColor consistency in high-heat processing, outdoor durability, compatibility with polar polymers
Particle Size (D50)0.08–0.12 µm (by laser diffraction)
Volatile Matter (105 °C, 2 h)≤0.5 wt%


BASF Paliogen Red L3885 Organic Pigment – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are the key performance advantages of Paliogen Red L3885 compared to conventional red organic pigments?

A: Paliogen Red L3885 offers exceptional thermal stability and outstanding lightfastness, making it particularly suitable for high-temperature processing applications such as engineering plastics and powder coatings. Its robust molecular structure also provides superior resistance to migration and blooming in demanding polymer matrices.


Q2: Is Paliogen Red L3885 suitable for use in food-contact plastics?

A: While Paliogen Red L3885 is not pre-approved for direct food-contact applications under major global regulatory frameworks, it may be considered for indirect food-contact uses—such as packaging layers with functional barriers—subject to full formulation evaluation and compliance verification by the end-user’s regulatory team.


Q3: How does Paliogen Red L3885 perform in high-gloss automotive basecoats?

A: This pigment delivers excellent chroma and transparency in solvent-borne and high-solids automotive basecoats, supporting vibrant metallic and pearlescent effects. Its fine particle size distribution and surface treatment promote good dispersion stability and minimal filter clogging during spray application.


Q4: What is the typical dosage range when using Paliogen Red L3885 in polyolefin masterbatches?

A: Dosage generally ranges from 0.1% to 2% by weight depending on the desired shade intensity and substrate opacity, with optimal results typically achieved at low-to-moderate concentrations due to its high tinctorial strength and efficient dispersion behavior in PP and PE systems.



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