This page compares 6 orange organic pigments from TRESAI Chemical technical data sheets. Heat resistance spans 180–300 °C, top lightfastness reaches 8/8 on the Blue Wool scale (ISO 105-B02), and the grades cover 4 chemical classes (Disazo (Pyrazolone), Benzimidazolone, Monoazo (β-Naphthol), DPP (Diketopyrrolopyrrole)). Every value links to the full product specification; the complete dataset is in the 64-pigment properties comparison.
The Orange Comparison Table — 6 Grades
| Pigment | Chemical Class | C.I. | CAS | Heat | Light | Oil Abs. | Ink | Coat. | Plast. | Textile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigment Orange 13 | Disazo (Pyrazolone) | 21110 | 3112-85-4 | 200 °C | 6/8 | ≤35 g/100g | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pigment Orange 34 | Disazo (Pyrazolone) | 21115 | 15793-73-4 | 220 °C | 7/8 | ≤45 g/100g | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pigment Orange 36 | Benzimidazolone | 28010 | 12236-62-3 | 280 °C | 8/8 | ≤40 g/100g | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Pigment Orange 5 | Monoazo (β-Naphthol) | 12075 | 3468-63-1 | 180 °C | 4-5/8 | ≤35 g/100g | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Pigment Orange 64 | DPP (Diketopyrrolopyrrole) | 12760 | 71832-71-0 | 300 °C | 8/8 | ≤40 g/100g | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pigment Orange 73 | Benzimidazolone | 561170 | 84632-59-7 | 300 °C | 8/8 | ≤50 g/100g | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
Application columns are normalized from TRESAI technical data sheet application fields: Ink covers offset, solvent, water-based, NC and UV printing inks; Coating covers industrial, automotive, architectural and powder coatings; Plastic covers masterbatch and engineered resins; Textile covers textile printing and dyeing. A dash means the grade is not listed for that field on its technical data sheet.
Chemical Classes in This Family
This orange selection covers 4 chemical classes: Disazo (Pyrazolone) (2); Benzimidazolone (2); Monoazo (β-Naphthol) (1); DPP (Diketopyrrolopyrrole) (1). Class chemistry is the fastest predictor of solvent fastness and outdoor durability within a color family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which orange pigment has the highest heat resistance?
Pigment Orange 64, Pigment Orange 73 hold 300 °C, 300 °C — the highest heat resistance among the 6 orange grades on this page.
Which orange pigments have the best lightfastness?
Pigment Orange 13, Pigment Orange 34, Pigment Orange 36, Pigment Orange 5, Pigment Orange 64, Pigment Orange 73 reach 8/8 on the Blue Wool scale (ISO 105-B02) — the best lightfastness in this orange selection.
Which orange pigments are suitable for plastics?
Pigment Orange 13, Pigment Orange 34, Pigment Orange 36, Pigment Orange 64 are listed for plastic applications (masterbatch and engineered resins) in this comparison.
View the full 64-pigment properties comparison
TRESAI Chemical supplies every grade listed above with technical data sheets and free samples for qualification testing. Contact our technical team.