Iron Oxide Pigment Powder
Lifeworth supplies red, yellow, green, and customized iron oxide pigment powders for manufacturers reviewing color shade, tinting strength, dispersion, and stable bulk supply.
- Red, yellow, green, black and customized pigment options
- Suitable for concrete, coatings, plastics, rubber, bricks, and tiles
- Color shade, tinting strength, and particle size can be reviewed
- COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, and specification support available
- Sample evaluation and export-ready bulk packing available
Tell us your application, target specification, and destination market so we can support grade selection, documentation review, and packaging recommendations.
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MOQ
MOQ depends on packaging and specification.
Lead Time
3–7 working days for standard items; bulk orders by schedule.
Incoterms
EXW / FOB / CIF / DAP / DDP
Sample
Free sample (shipping charged)
Quality & Documents
COA (per batch) • SDS/MSDS • TDS/Spec sheet (on request). Additional statements depend on product and market.
Product Overview
Iron Oxide Pigment Powder is an inorganic pigment series commonly used in construction materials, coatings, plastics, rubber, and industrial color systems.
It is usually supplied as red, yellow, green, black, brown, or customized pigment powder, and buyers often review color shade, tinting strength, dispersion, particle size, and batch consistency before technical or commercial evaluation.
It is commonly considered for concrete coloring, coating systems, plastic masterbatch, rubber products, bricks, and tiles, with sample testing and batch document support available for sourcing reference.
Applications
Construction Materials
Iron oxide pigment powder is widely used in colored concrete, cement blocks, paving stones, roof tiles, mortar, terrazzo, and precast construction materials. It is selected for stable inorganic color, alkali resistance, and outdoor color durability in mineral-based systems.
Coatings & Paints
Suitable for architectural coatings, industrial coatings, primers, decorative paints, and protective coating systems. Buyers usually review hiding power, oil absorption, dispersion, resin compatibility, and final shade stability.
Plastics & Rubber
Iron oxide pigments can be used in selected plastic and rubber systems where color stability, heat resistance, and low migration are required. Processing temperature and dispersion behavior should be confirmed by pilot testing.
Bricks, Tiles & Decorative Materials
Used in bricks, tiles, artificial stone, landscape materials, and decorative building products. Final color should be evaluated under the actual processing, curing, or drying condition.
How to Choose the Right Grade / Form
For Concrete and Cement Products
Choose pigments with good alkali resistance, stable tinting strength, and reliable dispersion in mineral-based systems. Red and yellow iron oxide pigments are commonly selected for cement coloring, while green shades should be reviewed by actual color matching.
For Coatings and Paints
Choose grades based on hiding power, oil absorption, particle size, binder compatibility, and outdoor weather resistance. The same pigment may show different color strength in water-based and solvent-based systems.
For Plastics and Rubber
Choose grades according to heat resistance, processing temperature, migration behavior, and dispersion performance. Application testing is important before using the pigment in masterbatch or rubber compounding.
For Custom Color Matching
Choose a pigment or blended pigment system based on a target color card, dosage range, substrate, and finished product requirement. Dry powder color should not be used as the only approval standard.
Technical & Formulation Notes
Technical Notes
Iron oxide pigment powders are mainly evaluated by color shade, tinting strength, hiding power, particle size, oil absorption, dispersibility, heat resistance, weather resistance, and application compatibility. For cement-based systems, buyers usually focus on alkali resistance, dosage level, final color after curing, and long-term outdoor stability.
For specification selection, confirm the target shade, color card, tinting strength, acceptable color tolerance, particle size, dispersibility, and compatibility with the binder or substrate. Batch-to-batch shade consistency is more important than dry powder appearance alone.
Manufacturing & Process
Commercial iron oxide pigments may be produced through synthetic iron oxide processing, blending, surface adjustment, milling, and controlled packing depending on pigment type and target application.
Color consistency, particle behavior, moisture control, and batch-to-batch stability are important during manufacturing and supply.
Compatibility / Formulation Notes
For concrete and cement systems, test pigment dosage, cement color, water ratio, curing condition, and final shade after hardening.
For coatings, review wetting, grinding, resin compatibility, oil absorption, and hiding power before scale-up.
For plastic and rubber systems, confirm processing temperature, dispersion behavior, and migration performance.
For color matching projects, test the pigment in the real formulation rather than judging by dry powder color.
For green or blended pigments, confirm the composition route and stability requirements before bulk approval.
Extended QC & Test Items
Extended quality review may include appearance, color shade, tinting strength, particle size, moisture, oil absorption, water-soluble matter, pH, heat resistance, heavy metals, and application testing.
COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, and specification documents can be provided according to product type and buyer requirements.
Product specifications
| Test | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Colored fine powder | Visual |
| Color Shade | Red / yellow / green / customized | Color comparison |
| Identification | Conforms to agreed pigment system | Per specification |
| Tinting Strength | Per agreed specification | Colorimetric / Per specification |
| Particle Size | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Moisture | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Oil Absorption | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Water Soluble Matter | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Heat Resistance | Per application requirement | Per specification |
| Heavy Metals | Per agreed specification | Per specification |
| Documents | COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS available | Documentation |
Storage, Shelf Life & Packaging
Storage
Store in sealed original packaging in a cool, dry, and ventilated place.
Protect from moisture, contamination, direct sunlight, and package damage. Keep the package tightly closed after opening.
Shelf Life
Shelf life should be confirmed according to the agreed specification, packaging condition, and storage environment.
Batch label and supplier specification should be followed for storage and retest guidance.
Packaging & Logistics
Sample Packing
Small samples can be arranged for color matching, dispersion testing, formulation evaluation, and supplier qualification.
Bulk Packing
Common bulk packing includes 25 kg bags. Customized packing can be discussed according to pigment type, order quantity, and shipment requirements.
Customization
Color shade, particle size, tinting strength, packaging format, and document scope can be discussed according to application needs.
Logistics & Documents
COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, packing information, and export documents can be provided according to order terms and destination market.
Supply, Documentation & Customization
Documents & Compliance
COA, SDS/MSDS, and TDS/spec sheet available based on product and market requirements.
Customization & Private Label
Custom packing, private label, and labeling support available depending on product type and order scope.
Commercial Support
Sample, lead time, and incoterm options can be discussed according to destination market and supply plan.
Why Source From Lifeworth
Defined Spec Clarity
Support for reviewing color shade, tinting strength, particle size, dispersion, heat resistance, and application compatibility before order confirmation.
Customizable Key Target
Color shade, particle size, packaging format, and document scope can be discussed according to construction, coating, plastic, rubber, or decorative material projects.
Batch Documentation Support
COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, packing information, and available technical documents can support buyer review and supplier qualification.
Export-Ready Bulk Supply
Sample evaluation, bulk packing, export documentation, and shipment coordination can be arranged for international sourcing projects.
FAQ
1) What colors of iron oxide pigment powder can you supply?
We can discuss red, yellow, green, black, brown, and customized iron oxide pigment options according to application requirements and availability.
2) Is iron oxide pigment powder soluble in water?
No. Iron oxide pigments are generally insoluble in water and are used as dispersed pigment powders.
3) What should buyers check before ordering iron oxide pigment?
Buyers should review color shade, tinting strength, particle size, dispersion, heat resistance, weather resistance, application compatibility, packaging, and documents.
4) Can iron oxide pigment be used in concrete?
Yes. Iron oxide pigments are commonly used in colored concrete, cement blocks, paving stones, roof tiles, mortar, and other cement-based products.
5) Can you provide samples for color matching?
Yes. Sample discussion can be arranged for color matching, dispersion testing, and pilot application review.
6) Can you customize the pigment shade?
Color shade discussion can be arranged based on the target color card, application system, dosage range, and order requirements.
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