The standard process magenta for CMYK printing worldwide. A calcium lake monoazo delivering brilliant, clean bluish-red shades with outstanding transparency and tinting strength — essential for offset, gravure, and flexographic inks.
PR 57:1 is specified globally as the process magenta (M) in CMYK printing — its calcium lake structure delivers superior transparency and clean bluish-red tone versus barium lake alternatives, letting cyan and yellow show through cleanly in overprints. Excellent flow and colour strength make it the standard choice for offset, gravure, and flexo packaging inks. Not recommended for prolonged exterior UV exposure — specify for print and indoor decorative use.
| Property | Standard / Note | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Lightfastness | ISO 105-B02 | |
| Transparency | — | |
| Colour strength | Tinting method | |
| Flow properties | Ink viscosity | |
| Dispersion | Offset / flexo / gravure |
The globally specified process magenta for CMYK offset printing. Delivers the clean, transparent bluish-red essential for accurate colour reproduction.
Outstanding transparency and tinting strength make PR 57:1 the standard magenta for flexographic and gravure packaging print.
Good dispersion and clean bluish-red masstone for water-based inks and indoor decorative paint applications.
Suitable for soft PVC compounding at moderate processing temperatures where a bright magenta-red shade is required.
Presscake form delivers superior transparency for high-quality offset and gravure process magenta. Contact us to specify concentration and vehicle compatibility for your ink system.
Registered under EU REACH regulation. Full SDS available on request for compliance documentation.
Contains no lead, cadmium, mercury, or chromium VI. The calcium lake structure is outside the RoHS-restricted metals list.