Product Selection Guide

Pigments for polyolefin,

rubber and selected
engineering plastics

working for you.

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A palette of solutions
that run the extra mile
We offer a comprehensive range of solutions for intense colors in your
plastics. Specially designed for the easy processing of PO, rubber
and engineering plastics, our pigment preparations improve polymer
operations, resulting in reliable performance, improved working conditions,
fast processing and the efficient use of working capital.
Explanation of data
Color shades Heat resistance (HDPE)
All organic pigment shades shown here are based on a full shade Heat resistance was determined by injection molding in
concentration of 0.2% powder pigment; violets are an exception, accordance with ISO 12877-2.
where 0.1% powder pigment was used. In the white reductions,
the illustrations are based on the respective powder pigment The results show the highest temperature at which the color
concentration to achieve 1/3 ISD based on 5% TiO2. difference, versus a standard, is no greater than GS 4 on the ISO
105-A02 grayscale for assessing color change.
Inorganic pigment shades are based on a full shade concentration
of 2% powder pigment and a ratio of 1:4 for white reductions. For most of the inorganic pigments and some high-performance
organic pigments, a GS rating of 5 is achieved at the highest

Application performance testing temperature of 300 °C. Therefore, heat resistance above
300 °C can be achieved under certain circumstances.

A selection of performance data of the most important properties

in polyolefin (HDPE) is presented here. All data given is for the Polymer suitability
corresponding base pigment, unless otherwise stated. Pigment
concentrations used are those based on powder pigments. Possible fields of application are shown in the table, opposite
each pigment. Please note that these are intended only as a
Organic pigments: general guide.
Full shade (FS): 0.1%
White reduction (WR): 0.1% + 1% TiO2 (ratio 1:10) The group of technical polymers includes styrenics as well as
engineering plastics. It is advisable to check the suitability of the
Inorganic pigments: technical polymer for the desired pigment preparations with the
Full shade (FS): 1% respective pigments, as described in the pattern book for organic
White reduction (WR): 0.5% + 2% TiO2 (ratio 1:4) and inorganic pigments for plastics.
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Migration (HDPE) Warping (HDPE)

Migration resistance was determined in accordance with DIN Influence on the warping tendency of injection-molded HDPE
53775 by direct contact between the colored test sheet and a articles was determined in accordance with ISO 294-4/ASTM
white, flexible PVC contact sheet. D955.

Staining of the contact sheet was assessed using the ISO 105- Warping tendency was assessed as follows:
A03 grayscale (GS) for assessing staining, with GS 5 denoting no
migration and steps 1 to 5 being subdivided. • None (N): No significant influence under laboratory test
conditions and widely confirmed in practice.

Light fastness (HDPE) • Low (L): Slight influence determined in laboratory testing but
successful in practice.
Light fastness was determined using Xenon lamp exposure tests
in accordance with the equivalent test methods ISO 4892-2 or
• High (H): Significant influence in the laboratory and in practice.
ISO 105-B02.
Use for large or complex HDPE injection moldings is not
recommended.
The samples were assessed against the 1–8 Blue Wool Scale as
described in ISO 105-B02, Blue Wool 8 denoting the highest light
fastness. Pigment content

Weather resistance (HDPE) Average pigment concentration [%] in the respective concentrate
is a nominal value. This value is intended only as a guideline. In
practice, the specifications for the pigment preparations are set to
Weather resistance was determined using Xenon light exposure
achieve the correct color appearance and color strength.
tests in accordance with the equivalent test methods ASTM G155,
ISO 4892-2, or the internal test method WOM 119/50.
Bulk density
The HDPE samples were exposed for up to 3,000 hours.
Bulk density was determined by the weight of a product sample
Color changes were assessed using the ISO 105-A02 grayscale that can be contained in a vessel of specified volume and is
(GS) for assessing color change, with GS 5 denoting no change expressed as kg/l. Assessment was in accordance with ISO/R
and GS 1 denoting the lowest weather resistance. 787-11.
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Our pigment preparations are

designed to make your life easier
Our broad range of pigment preparations for polyolefins, rubber and
selected engineering plastics supports most applications – from prolonged
outdoor exposure to the most stringent food packaging requirements.
Customers can expect consistent processing behavior, reduced scrap
rates, and enhanced productivity.

Key portfolio
Microlen® MCN Eupolen® PE
Microlen® MCN is a product range based on organic pigments The Eupolen® PE range is based on organic and inorganic
and carbon black incorporated in a low molecular-weight pigments as well as carbon black incorporated in a polyolefin
polyethylene homo-polymer at a concentration between 40% carrier at a concentration of between 30% and 65%, depending
and 65%. These products are suitable for polyolefin, rubber on the base pigment. Eupolen® PE products are suitable for
and for certain engineering plastics (e.g. polyacetal or styrene polyolefin and for certain engineering plastics, and can be
copolymers). Microlen® MCN represents the utmost level of delivered in a low dusting powder, micro granule or granule form.
dispersion for a pigment in aforementioned applications.

Demanding applications in terms of technical requirements (e.g.

thin films/ fibers or bottle crates), but also in sensitivity (e.g. food
packaging) can be colored with the sustainable product range
Microlen® MCN.
 Microlen® MCN

Product Full shade White Applications

(FS) reduction
Polyolefin Technical polymers Rubber
(WR)

Microlen® Yellow 1025 MCN

C.I. Pigment Yellow 17** -
Diarylide
Microlen® Yellow 1070 MCN
C.I. Pigment Yellow 168
Monoazo salt
Microlen® Yellow 1210 MCN
C.I. Pigment Yellow 93
Disazo condensation
Microlen® Yellow 1300 MCN
C.I. Pigment Yellow 155
Disazo condensation
Microlen® Yellow 1410 MCN
C.I. Pigment Yellow 180
Benzimidazolone
Microlen® Yellow 1415 MCN
C.I. Pigment Yellow 13** -
Diarylide
Microlen® Yellow 1420 MCN
C.I. Pigment Yellow 62
Monoazo salt
Microlen® Yellow 1500 MCN
C.I. Pigment Yellow 95
Disazo condensation

= Limited suitability, = Recommended

* All data are based on the testing concentration as mentioned under “Application performance”.
** At temperatures above 200˚C diarylide pigments may decompose. Users are advised to follow the recommendations of ETAD information No. 2.
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Application performance in HDPE Physical properties

Migration* Heat* Heat WR* Light FS* Light WR* Weather Weather Warping Pigment Bulk
(3,000 h) FS* (3,000 h) WR* content density

4-5 200 200 7 6–7 - - - 50 0.40

5 260 240 7 7 3 - N 50 0.53

5 280 280 8 6–7 4 - N 55 0.41

5 260 260 7 6–7 3–4 - L 50 0.49

5 300 300 7–8 7 4–5 - L 60 0.44

4-5 200 200 7–8 6–7 - - - 40 0.45

5 250 260 7 7 - - L 55 0.42

5 280 280 7–8 6–7 3 - N 50 0.40

 Microlen® MCN

Product Full shade White Applications

(FS) reduction
Polyolefin Technical polymers Rubber
(WR)

Microlen® Yellow 1741 MCN

C.I. Pigment Yellow 83** -
Diarylide
Microlen® Yellow 2070 MCN
C.I. Pigment Yellow 110
Isoindolinone
Microlen® Orange 2895 MCN
C.I. Pigment Orange 13** -
Diarylide
Microlen® Orange 2910 MCN
C.I. Pigment Orange 71
Diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP)
Microlen® Orange 2925 MCN
C.I. Pigment Orange 34** -
Diarylide
Microlen® Flame Red 3800 MCN
C.I. Pigment Red 272
Diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP)

= Limited suitability, = Recommended

* All data are based on the testing concentration as mentioned under “Application performance”.
** At temperatures above 200˚C diarylide pigments may decompose. Users are advised to follow the recommendations of ETAD information No. 2.
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Application performance in HDPE Physical properties

Migration* Heat* Heat WR* Light FS* Light WR* Weather Weather Warping Pigment Bulk
(3,000 h) FS* (3,000 h) WR* content density

4-5 200 200 7 7 - - - 50 0.52

5 300 300 8 8 4–5 3–4 H 50 0.55

4-5 200 200 6 5–6 - - - 55 0.37

5 300 300 7–8 7–8 4 - L 55 0.33

3–4 200 200 6–7 5 - - - 55 0.38

5 300 300 7–8 7–8 3–4 - L 45 0.44

 Microlen® MCN

Product Full shade White Applications

(FS) reduction
Polyolefin Technical polymers Rubber
(WR)

Microlen® Red 3840 MCN

C.I. Pigment Red 254
Diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP)
Microlen® Red 3840 LW MCN
C.I. Pigment Red 254
Diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP)
Microlen® Red 3845 LW MCN
C.I. Pigment Red 254
Diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP)
Microlen® Red 3890 MCN
C.I. Pigment Red 144
Disazo condensation
Microlen® Red 4060 MCN
C.I. Pigment Red 48:3**
BONA (Sr)
Microlen® Rubine 4085 MCN
C.I. Pigment Red 264
Diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP)
Microlen® Red 4104 MCN
C.I. Pigment Violet 19
Quinacridone

= Limited suitability, = Recommended

* All data are based on the testing concentration as mentioned under “Application performance”.
** Products with this C.I. Number may vary in color and resistance properties in different polymer systems.
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Application performance in HDPE Physical properties

Migration* Heat* Heat WR* Light FS* Light WR* Weather Weather Warping Pigment Bulk
(3,000 h) FS* (3,000 h) WR* content density

5 300 300 8 8 4 - H 60 0.47

5 300 300 8 8 4 - N 60 0.48

5 300 300 8 8 5 3 L 50 0.58

5 300 300 7–8 7 3 - H 55 0.45

5 240 260 6 4 - - L 60 0.49

5 300 300 7–8 7–8 4–5 3 N 50 0.40

5 300 300 8 8 4–5 3–4 L 50 0.46

 Microlen® MCN

Product Full shade White Applications

(FS) reduction
Polyolefin Technical polymers Rubber
(WR)

Microlen® Red 4170 MCN

C.I. Pigment Red 48:2**
BONA (Ca)
Microlen® Rubine 4270 MCN
C.I. Pigment Red 57:1**
BONA (Ca)
Microlen® Red 4330 MCN
Quinacridone

Microlen® Pink 4430 MCN

C.I. Pigment Red 122
Quinacridone
Microlen® Magenta 4535 MCN
C.I. Pigment Red 202
Quinacridone
Microlen® Violet 5700 MCN
C.I. Pigment Violet 37
Dioxazine
Microlen® Violet 5800 MCN
C.I. Pigment Violet 23
Dioxazine
Microlen® Blue 6500 MCN
C.I. Pigment Blue 60
Indanthrone

= Limited suitability, = Recommended

* All data are based on the testing concentration as mentioned under “Application performance”.
** Products with this C.I. Number may vary in color and resistance properties in different polymer systems.
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Application performance in HDPE Physical properties

Migration* Heat* Heat WR* Light FS* Light WR* Weather Weather Warping Pigment Bulk
(3,000 h) FS* (3,000 h) WR* content density

5 220 240 7 6 - - L 55 0.41

5 240 260 6–7 4–5 - - L 45 0.42

5 290 300 8 8 4 - L 55 0.43

5 300 300 8 8 4–5 3–4 L 50 0.39

5 300 300 8 8 4 3 L 55 0.40

5 280 260 8 7–8 4–5 3 L 50 0.41

3–4 240 260 7–8 3–4 4 3–4 L 50 0.46

5 300 300 7–8 8 4–5 4 H 50 0.45

 Microlen® MCN

Product Full shade White Applications

(FS) reduction
Polyolefin Technical polymers Rubber
(WR)

Microlen® Blue 6907 MCN

C.I. Pigment Blue 15:1
Cu-phthalocyanine
Microlen® Blue 6911 MCN
C.I. Pigment Blue 15:1
Cu-phthalocyanine
Microlen® Blue 7090 MCN
C.I. Pigment Blue 15:3
Cu-phthalocyanine
Microlen® Blue 7097 MCN
C.I. Pigment Blue 15:3
Cu-phthalocyanine
Microlen® Blue 7098 MCN
C.I. Pigment Blue 15:3
Cu-phthalocyanine

= Limited suitability, = Recommended

* All data are based on the testing concentration as mentioned under “Application performance”.
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Application performance in HDPE Physical properties

Migration* Heat* Heat WR* Light FS* Light WR* Weather Weather Warping Pigment Bulk
(3,000 h) FS* (3,000 h) WR* content density

5 300 300 8 8 5 5 H 55 0.44

5 300 300 8 8 5 5 H 50 0.46

5 280 280 8 8 5 5 H 55 0.44

5 280 260 8 8 5 5 H 55 0.44

5 300 300 7–8 7–8 4–5 4–5 L 55 0.46

 Microlen® MCN

Product Full shade White Applications

(FS) reduction
Polyolefin Technical polymers Rubber
(WR)

Microlen® Green 8730 MCN

C.I. Pigment Green 7
Cu-phthalocyanine
Microlen® Green 8745 LW MCN
C.I. Pigment Green 7
Cu-phthalocyanine
Microlen® Black 0062 MCN
C.I. Pigment Black 7
Carbon black
Microlen® Black 067 MCN
C.I. Pigment Black 7
Carbon black
Microlen® Black 0068 MCN
C.I. Pigment Black 7
Carbon black
Microlen® Piano Black 0077 MCN
C.I. Pigment Black 7
Carbon black

= Limited suitability, = Recommended

* All data are based on the testing concentration as mentioned under “Application performance”.
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Application performance in HDPE Physical properties

Migration* Heat* Heat WR* Light FS* Light WR* Weather Weather Warping Pigment Bulk
(3,000 h) FS* (3,000 h) WR* content density

5 300 300 8 8 5 5 H 65 0.54

5 300 300 8 8 5 5 L 50 0.48

5 300 300 8 8 5 5 N 50 0.46

5 300 300 8 8 5 5 N 50 0.39

5 300 300 8 8 5 5 N 55 0.53

5 300 300 8 8 5 5 N 40 0.46

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Product Full shade White Applications

(FS) reduction
Polyolefin Technical polymers Rubber
(WR)

Eupolen® PE Yellow 09-6101

C.I. Pigment Yellow 138** -
Quinophthalone
Eupolen® PE Yellow 11-5501
C.I. Pigment Yellow 185 - -
Isoindoline
Eupolen® PE Yellow 13-1501
C.I. Pigment Yellow 215 -
Pteridine
Eupolen® PE Yellow 17-5001
C.I. Pigment Yellow 229 -
Mono Azo
Eupolen® PE Yellow 17-6001
C.I. Pigment Yellow 191:1 -
Monoazo salt
Eupolen® PE Yellow 18-0001
C.I. Pigment Yellow 183 -
Monoazo salt
Eupolen® PE Yellow 18-4101
C.I. Pigment Yellow 139** - -
Isoindoline
Eupolen® PE Yellow 20-8501
C.I. Pigment Yellow 110 -
Isoindolinone
Eupolen® PE Brown 29-1505
C.I. Pigment Red 101 -
Iron oxide

= Limited suitability, = Recommended

* All data are based on the testing concentration as mentioned under “Application performance”.
** Products with this C.I. Number may vary in color and resistance properties in different polymer systems.
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Application performance in HDPE Physical properties

Migration* Heat* Heat WR* Light FS* Light WR* Weather Weather Warping Pigment Bulk
(3,000 h) FS* (3,000 h) WR* content density

4–5 280 270 8 7 - - L 50 0.48

4–5 240 250 7 7 - - - 35 0.35

5 300 300 7 7 4–5 4 L 50 0.53

5 300 300 7 6 - - N 50 0.52

5 300 300 7 6–7 3–4 - N 60 0.51

5 300 300 8 6–7 - - L 65 0.62

5 240 240 8 7 3 - L 55 0.56

5 300 300 7–8 8 4–5 4 L 50 0.57

5 300 300 8 8 5 5 N 30 0.67

 Eupolen® PE

Product Full shade White Applications

(FS) reduction
Polyolefin Technical polymers Rubber
(WR)

Eupolen® PE Red 39-1101

C.I. Pigment Red 178 -
Perylene
Eupolen® PE Pink 47-9001
C.I. Pigment Red 122 -
Quinacridone
Eupolen® PE Blue 69-1501
C.I. Pigment Blue 15:1 -
Cu-phthalocyanine
Eupolen® PE Blue 69-2001
C.I. Pigment Blue 15:1 -
Cu-phthalocyanine
Eupolen® PE Blue 70-9001
C.I. Pigment Blue 15:3 -
Cu-phthalocyanine
Eupolen® PE Blue 71-0401
C.I. Pigment Blue 15:4 -
Cu-phthalocyanine
Eupolen® PE Green 87-3001
C.I. Pigment Green 7 -
Cu-phthalocyanine
Eupolen® PE Green 87-3501
C.I. Pigment Green 7 -
Cu-phthalocyanine
Eupolen® PE Green 93-6201
C.I. Pigment Green 36 -
Cu-phthalocyanine
Eupolen® PE Black 00-6001
C.I. Pigment Black 7 -
Carbon black

= Limited suitability, = Recommended

* All data are based on the testing concentration as mentioned under “Application performance”.
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Application performance in HDPE Physical properties

Migration* Heat* Heat WR* Light FS* Light WR* Weather Weather Warping Pigment Bulk
(3,000 h) FS* (3,000 h) WR* content density

5 300 300 8 7 3–4 - H 50 0.60

5 300 300 8 8 4–5 3–4 L 50 0.39

5 300 300 8 8 5 5 N 50 0.60

5 300 300 8 8 5 5 H 55 0.59

5 280 280 8 8 5 5 H 50 0.58

5 300 300 8 8 5 5 L 50 0.58

5 300 300 8 8 5 5 H 65 0.66

5 300 300 8 8 5 5 L 50 0.66

5 300 300 8 8 5 5 H 65 0.90

5 300 300 8 8 5 5 N 40 0.43

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