Zinc Ferrite is an inorganic pigment whose tan color has been classified as Pigment Yellow 119/C.I. 77496 (Zinc Ferrite) by the Color Index System. Its basic chemical composition is a Spinel Fe2O3.ZnO

Being slightly redder than Yellow Iron Oxides, the main differential benefit vs such pigments is their enhanced heat fastness. Nubifer Y-805K stands up to 300ºC (5 min) and Nubifer Y-905K, up to 260ºC (5 min).

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