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MADRAS ORANGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-04-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
  • Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
  • Plastics Industry
CONT

Pigment Orange 16 - Dianisidine Orange. This pigment, also known as "Madras" orange, which is a trade mark and should not be used, is a clean bright medium shade orange. It is not a perfect pigment but it is good enough in most cases. It does tend to be a little puffy in body. It is the cleanest looking orange available.

CONT

Semi-transparent medium-shade dianisidine orange. Usage in printing inks and rubber and some interior finish and rigid PVC formulations.

Key term(s)
  • Madras orange

French

Domaine(s)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
  • Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
  • Industrie des plastiques

Spanish

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