Pigments for Powder Coatings

Ultra-fine, thermally stable organic pigments for epoxy, polyester, and hybrid powder coating systems.

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Pigments for Powder Coatings

Pigment Selection for Powder Coatings

Powder coatings used on architectural aluminium, appliances, automotive parts, racking, and furniture cure at 180-220°C and require pigments that maintain color, flow cleanly through electrostatic application, and don't disrupt the cured film's gloss and surface quality.

Powder coating pigments need three specific properties: ultra-fine particle size (d50 less than 1 micron) for clean electrostatic dispersion; heat stability through cure (typically 200-220°C); and compatibility with epoxy, polyester, or hybrid resin systems without affecting flow or gloss.

Validated grades for powder coatings: PY154 and PY155 (benzimidazolone yellows), PY83 (diarylide HR yellow), PR122 and PR202 (quinacridone reds and violets), PR254 (DPP red), PB15:3 and PB15:6 (phthalocyanine blues), PG7 and PG36 (phthalocyanine greens), plus iron oxides for browns and earth tones.

Avoid pigments with high oil absorption — they disrupt powder flow during application. Avoid pigments with reactive surface treatments that interact with epoxy curing agents. We offer powder-coating-specific grades engineered for flow stability through electrostatic guns and uniform film build during cure.

Recommended Grades

Top Pigments for Powder Coatings

PY154 Yellow Pigment for Solvent & Water-Based Systems
PY154
Benzimidazolone
Premium yellow for automotive & powder coatings
Pigment Red 112 for Solvent & Water-Based Coatings
PR112
Naphthol
Bright naphthol red for solvent and water-based coatings
Fast Red F3RK — Pigment Red 170 Powder
PR170
Naphthol AS
Fast Red F3RK naphthol pigment for demanding applications
Solvent Resistant Pigment Orange 36 Bright Shade
PO36
Benzimidazolone
Solvent-resistant benzimidazolone orange with bright shade
Pigment Orange 64 Powder
PO64
Benzimidazolone
Premium benzimidazolone orange for textiles
Pigment 174 Greenish Yellow — High Performance for Plastic & Paint
PY174A
High Performance
Premium greenish yellow for plastic and automotive paint
FAQ

Common Questions About Powder Coatings

What particle size is needed for powder coating pigments?

Powder coating pigments need ultra-fine d50 of 0.5-1.0 micron for clean electrostatic dispersion through powder coating guns. Coarser grades cause specks and clogging. Ultra-fine specifically-milled grades are produced for this application. Always specify the powder-coating grade variant when ordering, not the standard paint or plastic version.

Which pigments are validated for polyester powder coatings?

Polyester powder coatings (cured at 180-200°C) accept: PY154, PY155, PY83, PR122, PR202, PR254, PB15:3, PG7, PG36, plus most iron oxides. Avoid pigments with reactive surface treatments that may interfere with polyester curing kinetics. Our powder-coating grades are validated specifically against polyester, epoxy, and hybrid resin systems.

Do your powder coating pigments meet outdoor durability requirements?

Yes. Our powder-coating grades have Blue Wool lightfastness 7-8 (ISO 105-B02), making them suitable for architectural aluminium powder coatings exposed to outdoor weathering. PY154, PY155, PR122, PR254, PB15:3, PG7 all hold their shade through 5+ years of accelerated weathering tests.

Get Pigment Recommendations for Your Powder Coatings Project

Share your binder system, processing temperature, and required performance — our technical sales team will recommend the right grade and ship a free 50-100g sample for qualification.


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