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Iron Oxide Black & Brown Pigments | UAE & Saudi Arabia

CAS No: 1317-61-9 · HS Code: 2821.10

Raykem supplies Iron Oxide Black (magnetite, Fe₃O₄, CAS 1317-61-9) and Iron Oxide Brown (blended or calcined grade) pigments for the UAE and Saudi Arabia paint, construction, and concrete colouring markets. Iron oxide black provides a neutral, blue-toned black with outstanding thermal stability to 300°C and excellent conductivity properties — while iron oxide brown (typically a blend of red, yellow, and black) delivers rich, warm earth tones widely used in GCC architectural and decorative applications.

Quick Specifications

CAS Number1317-61-9
HS Code2821.10
CAS Number (Black)1317-61-9
CAS Number (Brown)Blend / 12227-89-3 (synthetic)
Chemical Formula (Black)Fe₃O₄ (magnetite)
HS Code2821.10

Dubai HQ: P.O. Box 29096, UAE
Riyadh: 2804 Nesaab Street, KSA

Technical Specifications

PARAMETER SPECIFICATION TEST METHOD
CAS Number (Black)1317-61-9
CAS Number (Brown)Blend / 12227-89-3 (synthetic)
Chemical Formula (Black)Fe₃O₄ (magnetite)
HS Code2821.10
Fe content (Black)≥ 93% as Fe₃O₄ISO 1248
Appearance (Black)Black powder — blue undertoneVisual
Appearance (Brown)Brown to reddish-brown powderVisual
Oil Absorption (Black)18 – 30 g/100gISO 787-5
Heat Stability (Black)Up to 300°C stable
Heat Stability (Brown)Up to 180°C stable
LightfastnessExcellent — Grade 8 (Blue Wool)ISO 105-B02
Water-Soluble Matter≤ 0.5 %ISO 787-3
Packing25 Kgs PP bags, 500–1,000 Kgs Supersacks

Applications — UAE, Saudi Arabia & GCC

Black Primer & Maintenance Coatings

Iron oxide black is used in black anti-corrosion primers, bituminous-look coatings, and industrial maintenance paints for steel structures across UAE and Saudi Arabia. Higher thermal stability than carbon black in some applications.

Concrete Colouring — Dark Tones

Standard pigment for dark grey, charcoal, and black concrete paving blocks, tiles, and precast concrete products. Alkali-stable in cement environments and UV-resistant.

Brown Architectural Paints — GCC Palette

Iron oxide brown is one of the most popular pigments for GCC and Middle East architectural paints — warm brown, terracotta, and earth tones are central to regional aesthetic preferences for residential and commercial buildings.

Wood Stains & Coatings

Transparent iron oxide brown grades used in wood staining systems for furniture, doors, and architectural timber elements across UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Asphalt & Road Surface Colouring

Iron oxide black used to improve asphalt aesthetics and heat absorption properties in road surfacing applications.

Usage & Recommendations

Black loading: 1–8% in paint for black or dark grey tones; 5–15% in concrete. Brown loading: 2–12% in paint; 1–5% in concrete. Blend iron oxide black with red and yellow to achieve custom brown shades. Disperse in ball mill or high-speed disperser — adequate dispersion is critical for development of full colour strength. For the warmest GCC-style earth tones, blend iron oxide brown (3–8%) with titanium dioxide (15–20%) in an acrylic emulsion base.

Packaging Available

25 Kgs PP Woven Bags
500 Kgs Supersacks
1,000 Kgs Jumbo Bags
Custom packing on request

Storage & Shelf Life

Store in original sealed bags in a cool, dry warehouse away from moisture. No defined shelf life when stored correctly. Maintain FIFO rotation.

Need TDS or SDS Documentation?

Full Certificate of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS), and Technical Data Sheet (TDS) supplied with every shipment from Dubai or Riyadh.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Iron oxide black and carbon black serve different needs. Carbon black provides a pure, deep black with very high tinting strength — it is preferred when maximum blackness and the lowest possible addition level are needed. Iron oxide black provides a softer, blue-toned black with better alkali resistance, higher thermal stability (300°C vs 300°C for carbon black), and is non-conductive vs slightly conductive carbon black. For concrete colouring and cement-based systems, iron oxide black is preferred because it is more stable in alkaline environments. For maximum black depth in paints, carbon black is more cost-effective.