FEPREN

IRON OXIDE PIGMENTS

 FEPREN
IRON OXIDE PIGMENTS

MAKING THE WORLD COLOURFUL FEPREN iron oxide pigments have been
a part of the PRECHEZA production programme for more
than five decades. The traditional product range was
successfully enlarged and now PRECHEZA offers
a complete colour spectrum of iron oxide pigments.
IRON OXIDE PIGMENTS BROWN PIGMENTS GREEN PIGMENT

FEPREN HM FEPREN G820

Fine dry-milled composite pigments with good Dry-milled chromite pigment with high

COLOUR RANGE tinting-strength and hiding power.

Alkali and weather resistant, possesing high light
fastness and heat resistance up to 110 ºC.
tinting-strength and hiding power. Both alkali
and weather resistant, possessing high light fastness
and heat resistance up to approx. 800 ºC. Suitable
Very good for the colouring of concrete products for the production of paints, both primers,
such as roof tiles, terrazzo, coloured floor tiles. undercoats and fillers. Can be used in building
PRECHEZA offers a complete colour range of iron oxide pigments. Suitable for the production of cement-based plaster industry for the production of cement-based
The standard powder form of FEPREN pigments was, in accordance mixtures, synthetic plasters, and coloured sands. plaster mixtures, synthetic plasters and for the
with today’s trend, completed with a granulated form colouring of concrete products like roof tiles,
FEPREN SHD terrazzo, coloured floor tiles. Can be used
of the red pigments as of now. Fine dry-milled composite pigments with very for the pigmentation of plastics.
high tinting-strength, hiding power and good
light fastness. Heat resistant up to approx. 120 ºC.
Suitable for the production of paints, both primers, BLUE PIGMENT
RED PIGMENTS YELLOW PIGMENT undercoats and fillers, used in the building industry
in cement-based plaster mixtures, synthetic plasters, FEPREN CB840
FEPREN TP FEPREN Y710 in the colouring of concrete products such as roof Dry-milled spinel pigment with good
Fine dry-milled pigments with very high tinting- Fine dry-milled pigment with good tinting-strength tiles, terrazzo, and coloured floor tiles. Can be also tinting-strength and hiding power. Both alkali
strength, hiding power and good particle size and hiding power. Both alkali and weather resistant, used for the colouring of caoutchouc mixtures. and weather resistant, possessing high light
distribution. Possessing high light fastness and heat possessing high light fastness and heat resistance fastness and heat resistance up to approx. 1200 ºC.
resistance up to 800 ºC, are both alkali and weather up to approx. 160 ºC. Suitable for the production Can be used in building industry for the colouring
resistant. Suitable for the production of paints, of paints, both in solvent-based and waterborne BLACK PIGMENT of concrete products such as roof tiles, terrazzo,
including primers, powder coatings, undercoats systems, e.g. air-drying, oil-bound and decorative, and coloured floor tiles.
and fillers, in the building industry for cement-based also for primers, undercoats and fillers. FEPREN B630
plaster mixtures, the colouring of concrete products In the building industry, good for the production
Fine dry-milled pigments with very high tinting-
such as roof tiles, terrazzo, and coloured floor tiles. of cement-based plaster mixtures synthetic plasters,
strength and hiding power. Both alkali and weather ANTICORROSIVE PIGMENT
Can be also used for the colouring of caoutchouc the colouring of concrete products such as roof
resistant, possessing high light fastness and heat
mixtures, plastics, floor coverings, for the production tiles, terrazzo, and coloured floor tiles.
resistance up to approx. 110 ºC. Suitable for the JACOR Fe
of ceramic colours, glass, and polishing aids. production of paints, both primers, undercoats Anticorrosive pigment based on iron red oxide
and fillers, for the colouring of caoutchouc mixtures
FEPREN TD ORANGE PIGMENT and plastics. In the building industry, can be used
pigment, containing zinc phosphate as an inhibitive
component. In addition to good inhibitive activity
Very fine dry-milled well-dispersed pigment with for the production of cement-based plaster mixtures, (in the anodic range), possesses also very high
very high tinting-strength, hiding power and good FEPREN OG975 synthetic plasters, and for the colouring of concrete tinting strength and hiding power, high light
particle size distribution. Possessing high light Fine dry-milled composite pigment with good products such as roof tiles, terrazzo, and coloured fastness and weathering resistance. Suitable
fastness and heat resistance up to 800 ºC. Suitable tinting-strength and hiding power. Both alkali floor tiles. for the pigmentation of corrosion inhibiting
for the production of paints, in both solvent-based and weather resistant, possessing high light paints, especially primers, plasters, anticorrosive
and waterborne systems, e.g. powder coatings, fastness and heat resistance up to approx. 160 ºC. FEPREN B650 stoppers and insulating dispersive coatings.
air-drying, stoving, oil-bound and decorative. Suitable for the production of paints Fine dry-milled composite pigment with good
Suitable also for the pigmentation of rigid in both solvent-based and waterborne systems, tinting-strength and hiding power. Both alkali
and plasticized PVC, polyolefines, polystyrene, e.g. air-drying, oil-bound and decorative, also for and weather resistant, possessing high light
and ABS. primers, undercoats and fillers. In the building fastness and heat resistance up to 110 ºC.
Can also be applied in the body-colouring industry, good for the production of cement-based Very good for the colouring of concrete products
of caoutchouc mixtures for floor coverings, plaster mixtures, synthetic plasters, the colouring such as roof tiles, terrazzo, coloured floor tiles.
the colouring of decorative laminate, papers, of concrete products such as roof tiles, terrazzo, Suitable for the production of cement-based
and leather finishes and coloured floor tiles. plaster mixtures,and synthetic plasters.
POWDER PIGMENTS
FEPREN iron oxide pigments – typical qualitative parameters
residue water-
Fe2O3 pH of oil bulk specific thermal
on sieve soluble
grade content aqueous demand density density stability
45µm salts
[%] extract [g/100g] [kg/m3] [g/cm3] [°C]
[%] [%]
TP303* 98 5.5 21 640 5.0 0.02 600 < 0.2
TP200* 98 5.2 22 600 5.0 0.02 600 < 0.3
reds TP100 95 5.5 19 700 5.0 0.05 600 < 0.2
alpha Fe2O3 Red 101
Colour Index 77491 TP333 97 4.0 24 650 5.0 0.04 600 < 0.3
TD202 98 5.7 23 500 5.0 0.01 600 < 0.2
JACOR Fe 80.5 6.9 22 660 5.0 0.08 500 < 0.2
yellow FeOOH
Yellow 42 Y710* 87 4.1 35 190 4.2 0.03 160 < 0.3
Colour Index 77492
orange
FeO(OH) + alpha Fe2O3
OG975 90 3.9 38 390 4.8 0.05 160 < 0.2
Yellow 42/Red101
Colour Index 77491; 77492
browns SHD430 90 6.9 20 620 5.1 0.08 110 < 0.5
alpha Fe2O3 + Fe3O4
Brown 43
Colour Index 77491; 77499 HM470A 90 8.6 - 750 5.1 0.50 110

blacks B630 92 6.6 19 570 5.2 0.05 110 < 0.5

FeO, Fe2O3 Black 11
Colour Index 77499 B650 84 7.7 19 570 5.2 0.50 110 < 2.0
green Cr2O3
Green 17 G820 98 (Cr2O3) 5.2 12 980 5.3 0.20 800 < 0.3
Colour Index 77288
blue Co(Al,Cr)2O4 spinel
Blue 36 CB840 – 8.0 29 550 3.4 0.01 1,200 < 0.2
Colour Index 77343
*Satisfied B-category EN 12878 – pigments for steel reinforced concrete

GRANULATED PIGMENTS
FEPREN granulated pigments – typical qualitative parameters

TP303GA TP200GA

Fe2O3 content [%] 98.5 99.0

volatiles at 105°C [%] 0.3 0.5
specific conductivity [µS/cm] 400 400
pH of aqueous leach 5.8 6.3
residue on sieve 0.6 mm [%] 0.6 0.5
undersize on sieve 0.1 mm [%] 1.3 2.5

FEPREN granulated pigments of yellow Y710G, orange OG975G and black B630G
can be prepared on request.
FEPREN PIGMENTS FEPREN PIGMENTS FOR THE COLOURING
OF CONCRETE PRODUCTS

CONSTRUCTION
FEPREN iron oxide pigments find their widest range of application
in the building industry. FEPREN pigments fulfill strict criteria for applications
in the building industry as defined by the European Standard EN 12878.
FEPREN TP200 FEPREN HM470A FEPREN G820
They show good weather resistance, which is ensured by the fact that the products are synthetic pigments
based on stable iron oxides. Light fastness is confirmed by a number of tests. Generally, iron oxides are
resistant to alkalis and are characterised by a high colouring power, which in the case of FEPREN pigments
is guaranteed by the fact that they are synthetic pigments without any other constituents / fillers. If correctly
applied, FEPREN pigments show good dispersibility, (the ability to be processed), in concrete mixtures.
Pigments based on iron oxides are inert and due to this remain environmentally safe.

Pigments FEPREN in comparison to global standards after two years testing

at weathering station. Application in concrete (grey cement, dozing 5%;
Dosing FEPREN pigments
CB840 – white cement, dozing 3%). in concrete mixtures
11
The resulting colour of the concrete FEPREN TP303 FEPREN SHD430 FEPREN CB840*
depends upon the added amount
10

of colouring pigment and the

9 unstable
pigments
8
colour of the cement, mineral
total color change DE*

6 admixtures and sands. The dose

5 stable of pigment also depends upon
4
pigments
its shade. The amount of the
3 colouring substance is calculated
2 highly stable
pigments
as a percentage dose weight
1
of pigment in relation to the
0
amount of cement in the concrete.
Y710
Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Standard

Standard

Standard

SHD430

CB840
B630

G820
TP303

TP200

TP100

HM470A

FEPREN Y710 FEPREN B630 PRETIOX FS

Recommended dosage (grey cement)

pigment powder/granules [%]

The colouring of reinforced concrete
red 2–3
Fine FEPREN pigments of a special production type are able to
be used in reinforced concrete under EN 12878 – Category B. yellow 6
These pigments satisfy the low permissible limits for water orange 5–6
soluble substances, soluble chloride and total chlorine.
This is particularly important in coloured, steel-reinforced brown 4–5
cement, concrete, as not all pigment manufacturers test black 4–5 PRETIOX AV01SF
FEPREN OG975 FEPREN B650
for the low permissible limits established in the relevant
standard. green 5
blue 5 Grey cement | Content of dry pigment 5%
* White cement | Content of dry pigment 3%
FEPREN PIGMENTS

ASPHALT CONCRETE,
MICROSURFACING AND EMULSIONS
Asphalt allows colouring with inorganic pigments, and so various asphalt
colour surfaces may be produced. The contribution of colour differentiation
brings not only aesthetic value, but also a particular clarity in local traffic
and may improve road safety on such sections.
Alternatively, asphalt binders can be used with virtually transparent hues, (a slight yellow tinge), whereas
other options are neutral – from transparent binders of a synthetic origin. In this case, inorganic pigments
are especially effective in combination with corresponding coloured minerals (e.g. gravel, sand, or fillers).

Uncoloured FEPREN Y710 FEPREN G820 FEPREN TP303 PRETIOX FS

Applications in asphalt concretes

Hot mix asphalt concrete Cold-laid asphalt
Recommended use of pigmented shades for different bitumen binders
Hot mix asphalt concrete is commonly coloured pavement, asphalt emulsions,
with inorganic pigment up to 10 % of the weight micro surfacing and slurry seal
of the total mixture. Pigment dosage is applied pigment standard bitumen transparent bitumen
Cold-laid asphalt is commonly coloured
directly into the mixer. Coloured mixtures are with inorganic pigment up to 8-9% of the weight reds FEPREN TP200, TP303 FEPREN TP200, TP303
deposited in completely identical conditions of the total mixture. These low cost thin layers
as the laying of the usual black asphalt. are economically predetermined to be coloured yellow not recommended FEPREN Y710
with inorganic pigments. At present such technology browns not recommended FEPREN HM470A, SHD430
Transparent bitumen is used mainly in urban areas and on difficult road
sections with respect to the above average speed green not recommended FEPREN G820
We can take advantage of almost the entire of the reconstruction operation (up to 30 min.).
range of affordably produced inorganic pigments, white (titanium dioxide) not recommended PRETIOX FS
For full colouring, the consumption of powder
including titanium dioxide. Pigment dosage pigments is estimated up to 0.3 kg/m2.
is reduced by up to one quarter in comparison
with classic black asphalt binder applications.
FEPREN IRON OXIDES FEPREN PIGMENTS
FOR THE COATING INDUSTRY

PAINTS AND COATINGS

FULL SHADE REDUCTION 1:5 SHADE FULL SHADE REDUCTION 1:5 SHADE

TD202 TD202 OG975 OG975

TP200 TP200 B630 B630

FEPREN pigments are widely used as inexpensive,
durable pigments in paints and coatings.
The terms “paints” and “coatings” cover a wide range of solvent-based and waterborne systems.
The effective application of finish paints is recommended only in cases using pearl mills. Colours are available
at the “earthy” end of the red, yellow, orange, brown, and black ranges. We guarantee the stable quality
of FEPREN pigments, in particularly with respect to their colour parameters.
TP333 TP333 G820 G820

Recommended use of pigmented shades for different paints and coatings

pigment solvent-based system waterborne system powder coatings

TD202, TP100, TP333, TP200, TD202, TP100, TP333, TP200, TD202, TP100, TP333, TP200,
reds SHD430 SHD430 JACOR Fe JACOR Fe
JACOR Fe JACOR Fe JACOR Fe
yellow Y710 Y710 not recommended
orange OG975 OG975 not recommended
brown SHD430 SHD430 not recommended
black B630 B630 not recommended
green G820 G820 G820
Y710 Y710
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PLASTICS
Pigments designed for the colouring of plastics have to meet high technical
demands regardless the production technology they would be used in.
They have to be easy to break down and quickly distribute to reach their final
tinting strength without migration. They also have to have high thermal stability,
and their lightfastness and weather stability have to be adequate for the
intended applications.

FEPREN pigments can be used in various types of plastics.

Heat resistance of FEPREN red pigments of up to 600 °C
is an advantage for the application in all plastics production
technologies. Fine milled FEPREN red pigments are
recommended for the manufacturing of plastics by rolling,
casting and extrusion.
Black, brown and yellow FEPREN pigments are not
recommended due to their limited thermal stability.
All FEPREN pigments comply with the basic requirements
of the European Resolution AP (89)1 on the use of
colourants in plastic materials coming into contact
with food. Directive AP (89)1 bans on the visual migration
of the soluble content of certain heavy metals and aromatic
amines in the pigments used. Also visual migration
of colourants is banned.

Recommended use of pigmented shades for different types of plastics

pigment Masterbatches – PP, PE Pipes, tubes – PVC, PP, PE Floorings – PVC, rubber

reds FEPREN TP200, TP303, TD202 FEPREN TP200, TP303, TD202 FEPREN TP200, TP303, TD202

yellow not recommended not recommended not recommended

brown not recommended not recommended not recommended

green FEPREN G820 FEPREN G820 FEPREN G820

WEATHERING STATION EVALUATION
OF THE LIGHT FASTNESS
OF PIGMENTS IN COLOURED
CONCRETE FORMS
Samples of coloured concrete forms are evaluated at a weathering station for a two-year period
as a standard, conforming with the recommendation of the European Standard EN 12878.
Weathering parameters are continuously evaluated – solar energy, temperature, precipitation etc.
The weathering station situated on the PRECHEZA site simulates an industrial environment at an altitude
of approx. 205 m above sea level. A second weathering station in the Hostýn mountains (approx. 700 m
above sea level) is located in a higher rainfall environment with intensive solar energy and lower
than average temperature. Samples of coloured concrete forms are evaluated
on the weathering station for a period of two years as a standard.

HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Quality
The manufacture and sales of FEPREN pigments is within the scope of the certified Management System,
ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environment, ISO 50001 Energy and OHSAS 18001 Safety.

Safety, health and the environment

FEPREN iron oxide pigments are stable under normal conditions and are inert to most chemical substances.
FEPREN pigments generally are not classified as hazardous to human health or to the environment
and are also a non-hazardous substance with respect to transport.
During handling of FEPREN pigments, the creation of dust remains possible. During long-term exposure
to dust, suitable dust respirators should be used. All the requirements of REACH EC Regulation 1907/2006
are met. Safety Data Sheets for all FEPREN pigments are available.

Packaging
FEPREN pigments are routinely packed in two-fold vent paper bags each of 25 kg net weight,
or in ‘big-bags’ of 1.000 kg net. FEPREN reds are also available in 25 kg PE bags. FEPREN pigments are
delivered on disposable wooden palettes (each palette consisting of 1 ton) covered with polyethylene
shrink wrapping.

This leaflet is a general guide to the properties and fields of potential application of FEPREN grades. Information on application
is given in good faith and does not constitute any guarantee. For specific grade selection, see Product Specifications or contact
Technical Service at PRECHEZA company. Material Safety Data Sheet and additional information about products and company
is available on www.precheza.cz. Control quality of pigments is provided in all steps of production. Samples are available
on request. We recommend trial application tests.
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NEW APPLICATIONS FEPREN IRON OXIDE COLOURATION
MICRONIZED PIGMENTS OF PLASTICS AND RUBBER
Inorganic colour pigments marketed under FEPREN product brands Micronized FEPREN pigments are appropriate
by PRECHEZA are offered in the micronized form available in red colour. for wide range of application. They can be used for all kinds
Two types – darker TP303M and lighter TP200M colour shades – are available of packaging materials, plastic tubes in the construction
for various fields of application. industry, cockpits, artificial leather in cars, plastic materials
in the electrical industry, artificial turf, tartan tracks
The FEPREN micronized grades are based In addition, both grades provide high colour
on synthetically produced iron oxide pigments strength and colour consistency, excellent light on playgrounds and even wood plastics. Micronized FEPREN
manufactured in the calcination process. fastness, weather stability and chemical resistance. pigments are suitable for all rubber applications as well.
Due to their properties, micronized iron oxide FEPREN red pigments have the highest milling
pigments are mainly used in technically demanding stability. Even when subjected to high shear forces TP303M and TP200M satisfy a number
paints and coating systems and for colouring plastics. during the dispersion process, they show excellent of exacting technical requirements. They are easy
The micronization process is characterized resistance to colour change. They are thermally to break down and quickly distribute to reach their
by intensive milling in which the proportion stable even up to temperatures of 600 °C. final tinting strength without migration. They also
of agglomerates is significantly reduced. Micronized The risk of shade variation through ‘over-milling’ have high thermal resistance of up to 600°C,
pigments can thus be more readily dispersed. is minimized. and their lightfastness and weather stability
is adequate for the intended applications.
Micronized FEPREN pigments are chemical

COLOURATION OF COATINGS
inactive in formulation with low humidity.
They are recommended for use in polyolefins
and they can be also used in all engineering plastics,
including HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)
FEPREN MICRONIZED pigments fulfill the highest quality requirements and PS formulations. Careful pre-testing should
be undertaken for demanding applications such
and are applicable for the variety of applications ranges from emulsion as PVC (good stabilization required), PP and ABS.
and decorative paints, industrial and powder coatings, coil coatings, All micronized FEPREN pigments comply with
automotive coatings and furniture coatings. the basic requirements of the European
Resolution AP (89)1 on the use of colourants
Within the paints and coatings industry, reduction due to a higher pigment loading in plastic materials coming into contact with food.
the pigment quality requirements are high is beneficial to the customer. For a particularly brilliant
compared to other industries. finish, both grades can be used in combination with
Apart from their high color stability, TP303M organic pigments.
and TP200M are lightfast and weather stable. Due to a spherical structure, the impact of painting
This ensures a high level of consistency within direction is minimized and the viscosity in the paint
the paint system. Easy and safe dispersion system is reduced. Those pigments can be used
within the application is declared. in almost all temperature ranges relevant for paint
Apart from ease of dispersion, the cost and coating applications.
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