Astrra Chemicals
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Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 100 Kg |
| Form | Powder |
| Packaging size | 50 kg |
| Grade | Industrial Grade |
| Brand | Astrra Chemicals |
| Formula | Fe2O3 |
| Moisture | 1% |
| Oil Absorpaiton | 20 - 22% |
| Volatile Matter | 0.8% At 100 + 5 Deg C |
| Ph Value | 3.5 - 4 |
| Purity | 99% |
| Iron Content | 98% |
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Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 50 Kg |
| Form | Powder |
| Purity | 99% |
| Grade | Industrial Grade |
| Packaging Type | HDPE Bag |
| Packaging Size | 50 Kgs |
| Usage/Application | Industrial |
| Brand | Astrra Chemicals |
| Molar Mass | 159.69 g/mol |
| Color | Red |
Red Iron Oxide (Natural) — also known as Ferric Oxide (Fe₂O₃) — is a naturally occurring mineral pigment used widely across industries for its rich red hue, durability, non-toxicity, and UV resistance. Below is a detailed overview of its uses and applications:
🎨 Uses & Applications of Natural Red Iron Oxide 🧴 1. Cosmetics & Personal CarePigment in Makeup:
Widely used in lipsticks, blushes, foundations, eyeshadows, and BB creams for red and brown tones.
Provides long-lasting, natural-looking color.
Natural Colorant:
Approved by regulatory bodies like the FDA and EU for use in cosmetics, especially for products that touch the skin and lips.
Skin-safe:
Non-irritating and stable under light and heat, making it ideal for organic or mineral-based cosmetics.
Architectural & Industrial Paints:
Used in interior and exterior paints for its strong tinting strength, UV resistance, and opacity.
Common in heritage buildings and earth-tone color palettes.
Protective Coatings:
Serves as an anti-corrosive pigment in primers and industrial coatings.
Coloring Concrete, Tiles, and Bricks:
Used to tint concrete blocks, paving stones, roof tiles, and plasters.
Provides durable, non-fading coloring that withstands harsh weather.
Flooring & Stucco:
Used in terrazzo flooring, colored cement, and decorative finishes.
Natural Pigment for Artists:
Popular in oil paints, pastels, watercolors, and tempera.
Known in art circles as “Indian Red” or “Venetian Red.”
Colorant in Tablets & Capsules:
Used as a coating pigment in pharmaceutical tablets.
Non-toxic and safe for ingestion in small quantities.
Used as a colorant in plastics, PVC, rubber products, and packaging materials.
Offers heat stability and resistance to UV degradation.
Ceramics & Pottery:
Adds red-brown coloration to glazes and clays.
Paper Industry:
Used to tint specialty papers or packaging material.
Animal Feed Additive (in small regulated quantities):
Occasionally added to feed for pigmentation (not common and highly regulated).
Eco-friendly and non-toxic
UV and weather resistant
Chemically stable and non-reactive
Suitable for organic formulations
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