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

Clariant GRAPHTOL F5RK 170 Organic Pigment

Clariant GRAPHTOL F5RK 170 is a high-performance organic pigment offering excellent lightfastness thermal stability and solvent resistance ideal for demanding automotive and industrial coatings applications within the GRAPHTOL pigment series.
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Features Of Clariant GRAPHTOL F5RK 170 Organic Pigment

  1. High chroma and excellent color strength in solvent-based and water-based systems

  2. Outstanding thermal stability up to 220 °C, suitable for high-temperature processing

  3. Good lightfastness and weather resistance in outdoor applications

  4. Low volatility and minimal migration in polymer matrices

  5. Consistent batch-to-batch reproducibility meeting Clariant’s stringent quality control standards

Typical Applications Of Clariant GRAPHTOL F5RK 170 Organic Pigment

  1. Automotive coatings (basecoats and clearcoat tints)

  2. Industrial maintenance paints and coil coatings

  3. Plastic coloration for PP, PE, and ABS compounds

  4. Printing inks for packaging and label applications

  5. High-performance masterbatches for extrusion and injection molding

Specifications Of Clariant GRAPHTOL F5RK 170 Organic Pigment

Chemical TypePolycyclic quinacridone derivative
Product FormFree-flowing powder
AppearanceReddish-violet fine powder
Primary ApplicationsCoatings, plastics, inks
Key FeaturesHigh transparency, excellent dispersibility
BenefitsReduced dosage requirement, improved gloss retention
Regulatory ComplianceREACH registered; compliant with EU Directive 2004/98/EC for pigments
Storage ConditionsStore in cool, dry place below 30 °C; protect from moisture and direct sunlight


Clariant GRAPHTOL F5RK 170 Organic Pigment – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary application field for GRAPHTOL F5RK 170?

A: GRAPHTOL F5RK 170 is specifically developed for high-performance gravure and flexographic inks used in packaging applications, particularly where excellent rub resistance, gloss, and pigment strength are required.


Q2: Is GRAPHTOL F5RK 170 suitable for food-contact packaging inks?

A: Yes — GRAPHTOL F5RK 170 is designed to meet regulatory expectations for non-migrating organic pigments in food packaging inks, provided it is formulated and processed in accordance with applicable good manufacturing practices and end-use compliance requirements.


Q3: How does GRAPHTOL F5RK 170 compare to conventional phthalocyanine blue pigments in terms of dispersion stability?

A: GRAPHTOL F5RK 170 offers enhanced dispersion stability in polar solvent-based and water-reducible ink systems due to its optimized surface treatment, resulting in reduced flocculation tendency and improved long-term storage performance.


Q4: What types of resin systems is GRAPHTOL F5RK 170 typically compatible with?

A: It demonstrates broad compatibility with common ink resins including nitrocellulose, acrylics, polyamides, and maleic rosin derivatives, especially in low-viscosity gravure formulations.


Q5: What is the typical dosage range for GRAPHTOL F5RK 170 in ink formulations?

A: Dosage depends on formulation requirements and desired shade intensity, but it is typically used at low concentrations — generally ranging from 0.1% to 2% by weight relative to total ink solids.



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