Pigment Black 11

Pigment Black 11 (CAS 12227-89-3), also known as Iron Oxide Black and approved as E172(i) in food applications, is a synthetic iron oxide pigment delivering deep black coloration.

Where is Pigment Black 11 used?

• Architectural and decorative coatings: UV-stable black tones for exterior paints, roof coatings, and concrete colorants without fading
• Plastics: masterbatches for automotive components, pipes, and packaging films with heat-stable coloration
• Construction materials: colors cement, paving blocks, and tiles throughout the mass for color uniformity
• Food-grade E172(i) grades color specific confectionery and olive products where regulatory compliance is mandatory.

Commercial specifications

• Synthetic grades offer tighter particle size distribution
• Dispersion forms and surface-treated variants for water-based and solvent-based systems