Pigments for Construction
4 pigments commonly used in construction, with the number of producers listed for each.
- PY 42Iron oxide
Synthetic yellow iron oxide for coatings, construction materials (concrete, bricks) and plastics processed at moderate temperatures. Opaque and very weather resistant.
Published heat stability: 120–250 °C (34 grades)
40 producersCompare Grades - PR 101Iron oxide
Synthetic red iron oxide for coatings, primers, construction materials (concrete, bricks, tiles) and plastics. Opaque, very weather and chemical resistant.
Published heat stability: 200–800 °C (34 grades)
40 producersCompare Grades - PG 17Chromium oxide
Chromium oxide green for coatings, construction materials, plastics and ceramics. Opaque, very heat, weather and chemical resistant.
Published heat stability: 150–1000 °C (6 grades)
21 producersCompare Grades - PBk 11Iron oxide
Synthetic black iron oxide for coatings, primers and construction materials. Limited heat stability in plastics.
Published heat stability: 80–150 °C (5 grades)
21 producersCompare Grades
Commonly used in this application. Grades differ: check each grade's data sheet and test in your own system.