Chemical Properties: Iron/Manganese Oxide (Fe-Mn-O)
Chemical Formula: (Fe,Mn)2O4
International Dye Index Number: Pigment Black 26/P.Bk.26 (C.I.: 77494)CAS Number: 68186-94-7
Appearance: Reddish-black powder
Crystal Type: Spinel
Ferromanganese Black Pigment (Manganese iron black) is an eco-friendly, non-toxic, high-performance inorganic pigment derived from a blend of metal oxides through high-temperature solid-state reactions. Its distinct crystal structure ensures that the pigment does not display the metallic or oxidative properties of its components.

Technical performance table
Ferromanganese Black (Manganese iron black) Item (Unit) |
Value |
Average Particle Size (μm) |
2.5 Max |
Temperature Fastness (℃) |
≥1000 |
Light Fastness |
8 |
Weather Fastness |
4-5 |
Oil Absorption (g/100g) |
10-25 |
Density (g/cm3) |
4.8-5.6 |
pH |
6-9 |
Water Soluble Salts (%) |
≤0.3 |
Moisture (%) |
≤0.2 |
Residue on 45um sieve (%) |
≤0.02 |
Full shade |
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Dilute Color (1:4 TiO2) |
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Product Features
Ferromanganese Black Pigment (Manganese iron black) offers outstanding chemical resistance, durability in outdoor conditions, light stability, and high-temperature tolerance. It is environmentally safe, non-toxic, and resistant to bleeding and migration.
Ideal for a wide range of applications including plastics, paints, and coatings, its color varies from reddish-brown to brown-black.
Applications
Core application 1: Coatings (Paints)
Ferromanganese Black Pigment (Manganese iron black) is recommended to be used in high-temperature coatings, coil coatings, powder coatings, transportation coatings, outdoor architectural paints, camouflage coatings, painting coatings, road marking coatings, and ohter high-performance industrial coatings for cement, concrete, roofing materials, and other construction materials, and ceramics.
Core application 2: Plastics (Masterbatch)
Engineering plastics, general plastics, toy plastics, food packaging plastics,
Other applications available
Printing inks