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

Clariant Hostaprint Red B 34 VP5290 Pigment

Clariant Hostaprint Red B 34 VP5290 Pigment is a high-performance, solvent-stable organic red pigment designed for gravure and flexo inks. It delivers excellent color strength, gloss, and migration resistance with outstanding dispersibility in nitrocellulose and acrylic-based systems. Ideal for food packaging and demanding industrial applications requiring regulatory compliance and batch-to-batch consistency.
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Features Of Clariant Hostaprint Red B 34 VP5290 Pigment

  1. High chroma and excellent red shade consistency for vibrant, reproducible coloration.

  2. Outstanding dispersibility in aqueous and solvent-based flexographic and gravure inks.

  3. Good lightfastness and heat stability suitable for packaging printing applications.

  4. Low migration profile, supporting compliance with food-contact regulations (e.g., EU Plastics Regulation 10/2011).

  5. Optimized particle size distribution for improved print definition and ink rheology control.

Typical Applications Of Clariant Hostaprint Red B 34 VP5290 Pigment

  1. Flexible packaging inks (e.g., laminated pouches, snack bags).

  2. Corrugated board printing inks.

  3. Label printing inks for pressure-sensitive and wet-glue applications.

  4. Publication gravure inks for high-speed rotary printing.

  5. Industrial coding and marking inks requiring clean red hue and rapid drying.

Specifications Of Clariant Hostaprint Red B 34 VP5290 Pigment

Chemical TypeOrganic Pigment (Pigment Red 254 derivative)
Product FormPress cake (wet filter cake, ~45–50% solids)
AppearanceDark red to maroon moist paste
Primary ApplicationsFlexographic and gravure inks for packaging
Key FeaturesHigh tinting strength, low viscosity impact, excellent gloss retention
BenefitsReduced ink formulation complexity, improved press stability, consistent batch-to-batch performance
Recommended DispersantsNon-ionic polymeric dispersants or anionic surfactants (application-specific)
Storage ConditionsStore in original sealed container at 5–30 °C; avoid freezing and prolonged exposure to humidity


Clariant Hostaprint Red B 34 VP5290 Pigment – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary application field for Hostaprint Red B 34 VP5290?

A: Hostaprint Red B 34 VP5290 is specifically developed for high-performance gravure and flexographic printing inks used on packaging substrates, including coated papers, films, and laminates — with emphasis on excellent rub resistance and gloss retention.


Q2: Is this pigment suitable for food-contact packaging applications?

A: Hostaprint Red B 34 VP5290 is designed to meet regulatory requirements for use in printing inks intended for indirect food contact, subject to compliance with applicable regional regulations and proper formulation controls — end-use approval remains the responsibility of the ink manufacturer.


Q3: How does this pigment perform in low-VOC or water-based ink systems?

A: The pigment exhibits good dispersibility and stability in both solvent-based and water-based gravure and flexo ink systems, supporting formulators’ efforts to reduce VOC content without compromising color strength or print consistency.


Q4: What is the recommended dosage range in printing ink formulations?

A: Dosage depends on the specific ink system and required color strength, but it is typically used at low concentrations — generally ranging from 0.1% to 2% by weight relative to total ink solids — with optimal performance achieved through standardized dispersion protocols.



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