Red Ocher / Natural Red Oxide
Formula : Fe2O3
Description
Red Ocher often termed as Natural Red Oxide due to its higher content of Iron Oxide, is obtained from iron or ferruginous in impure form. In addition to being the principal ore of iron, Red ocher Powder is a constituent of a number of abrasives and pigments.
RMCL' Specialty Red Ocher comes with higher percentage of Iron Oxide and Alumina Oxide and is recognized for its deep red color, durability, and resistance to weathering.
Key Highlights
- Chemically Stable – Non-toxic, non-reactive, and environmentally safe.
- Multiple Grades – Available in natural and synthetic forms, with fine particle size distribution.
- Strong Tinting Strength – Provides consistent, long-lasting red pigmentation.
- Weather & UV Resistant – Highly durable for outdoor applications.
Core Applications
- Construction Materials – Widely used in cement coloring, tiles, and paver blocks.
- Glass Industry – Functions as a colorant in specialty glass.
- Paints & Coatings – Used as a primary pigment in primers, anti-corrosive paints, and decorative finishes.
- Paper Industry – It is also used in making coloured paper.
- Plastic & Rubber Industry – Used for colouring.
- Tiles & Ceramic Industry – Used as a pigment in tiles, floor tiles, flooring products, ceramics, pottery and others.
Extended Applications
- Art & Decorative Uses – Commonly used in pottery glazes, paints, and traditional art.
- Cosmetics – Used as a safe, natural colorant in select formulations.
- Metallurgy – Source of iron in steel and alloy production.
- Polishing Compounds – Used in fine polishing of metals and optical lenses.
