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

Clariant Hostafine Red F5RK Color Paste

Clariant Hostafine Red F5RK is a high-performance organic pigment color paste from the Hostafine series, offering excellent heat stability, lightfastness and dispersion in plastics and coatings. It delivers intense red shade, low dusting, and consistent batch-to-batch reproducibility for demanding industrial applications.
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Features Of Clariant Hostafine Red F5RK Color Paste

  1. High chroma red shade with excellent batch-to-batch color consistency.

  2. Optimized for high transparency and clean hue in transparent polymer systems.

  3. Excellent thermal stability up to 280 °C, suitable for demanding processing conditions.

  4. Good dispersibility in polyolefins, PET, and engineering plastics without agglomeration.

  5. Compliant with major global food contact regulations (EU 10/2011, FDA 21 CFR §178.3297).

Typical Applications Of Clariant Hostafine Red F5RK Color Paste

  1. Polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) packaging films and containers.

  2. Transparent PET bottles and thermoformed trays for food and beverage packaging.

  3. Automotive interior trim requiring high-gloss, fade-resistant red tones.

  4. Household appliances and consumer electronics housings.

  5. Medical device components where color stability and regulatory compliance are critical.

Specifications Of Clariant Hostafine Red F5RK Color Paste

Chemical TypeOrganic pigment dispersion (quinacridone-based)
Product FormReady-to-use liquid color paste
AppearanceViscous, homogeneous red paste
Primary ApplicationsPolyolefins, PET, polycarbonate, ABS
Key FeaturesHigh transparency, thermal stability, regulatory compliance
BenefitsReduced dosing variability, simplified compounding, low dust generation
Recommended CarrierMineral oil and polyolefin-compatible carrier system
Storage ConditionsStore at 10–30 °C; protect from freezing and direct sunlight


Clariant Hostafine Red F5RK Color Paste – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What types of polymers is Hostafine Red F5RK Color Paste compatible with?

A: Hostafine Red F5RK Color Paste is formulated for compatibility with a broad range of thermoplastics, including polyolefins (PP, PE), styrenics (PS, ABS), and engineering plastics such as PA and PC. Performance in specific polymer systems should be verified through lab-scale trials due to formulation-dependent interactions.


Q2: How is this color paste typically dosed in plastic compounds?

A: Dosage depends on the desired shade intensity and base resin characteristics, but it is generally used at low concentrations—typically ranging from 0.1% to 2% by weight. Optimal loading should be determined experimentally to balance color strength, dispersion quality, and processing stability.


Q3: Does Hostafine Red F5RK offer good thermal stability during extrusion or injection molding?

A: Yes, Hostafine Red F5RK is engineered for high thermal stability and maintains color integrity under standard polymer processing conditions, including melt compounding and injection molding up to typical temperatures for polyolefins and styrenics. For extended residence times or higher-temperature engineering resins, evaluation under actual process conditions is recommended.


Q4: Is this product suitable for applications requiring food-contact compliance?

A: Hostafine Red F5RK Color Paste is not pre-certified for food-contact use. Its suitability for food-contact applications depends on the final formulation, processing conditions, and regulatory requirements of the target market. Customers must conduct full regulatory assessment—including migration testing where applicable—and obtain appropriate documentation from Clariant upon request.



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