Exceptional color strength and chromatic purity for vivid, consistent hue reproduction.
Outstanding thermal stability up to 280°C, enabling compatibility with high-temperature polymer processing.
Excellent dispersion performance in both polar and non-polar media, reducing grinding energy and improving batch reproducibility.
High lightfastness (ISO 105-B02: Grade 7–8) and weather resistance for long-term outdoor durability.
Low heavy metal content, compliant with global regulatory standards including REACH and RoHS.
Automotive interior and exterior plastics (PP, ABS, PC, TPO).
Engineering thermoplastics for electronic housings and consumer appliances.
High-performance industrial coatings requiring gloss retention and UV resistance.
Packaging films and rigid containers where food-contact compliance is critical (subject to local regulatory approval).
Specialty inks for flexible packaging gravure and rotogravure printing.
| Chemical Type | Quinacridone derivative (high-performance organic pigment) |
| Product Form | Free-flowing powder |
| Appearance | Reddish-violet fine powder |
| Primary Applications | Plastics, coatings, and high-end printing inks |
| Key Features | Thermally stable, dispersible, non-bleeding, low volatility |
| Benefits | Enhanced color consistency, reduced formulation complexity, extended service life |
| Regulatory Status | Compliant with EU REACH Annex XVII; RoHS 2015/863 compliant |
| Recommended Carrier | Non-ionic surfactant or polymeric dispersant systems |
Q1: What are the primary application areas for DIC RK-XS Organic Pigment?
A: DIC RK-XS is specially engineered for high-performance industrial coatings, including automotive refinish, coil coatings, and general metal finishing, where excellent dispersion stability, gloss retention, and weather resistance are required.
Q2: How does RK-XS differ from conventional organic pigments in terms of processing behavior?
A: RK-XS features enhanced surface treatment for improved wetting and reduced agglomeration in both solvent-based and high-solids resin systems, enabling easier incorporation and more consistent color development during high-speed dispersion.
Q3: Is RK-XS suitable for use in low-VOC or waterborne coating formulations?
A: Yes — RK-XS demonstrates good compatibility with a range of acrylic, polyester, and polyurethane dispersions, and has been successfully formulated into waterborne and solvent-reduced systems without significant loss in chroma or rheological stability.
Q4: What is the typical dosage range for RK-XS in coating applications?
A: Dosage depends on formulation requirements and desired color strength, but it is typically used at low concentrations — generally ranging from 0.1% to 2% by weight relative to total solids — due to its high tinctorial strength and efficient dispersion characteristics.
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