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Red - Iron Oxide

Red - Iron Oxide

Regular price $4.80 Sale Inc GST



Red Iron Oxide Colour for Soap & Bath Products

Infuse your soap creations with a rich, earthy red using our Red Iron Oxide. This premium pigment offers a deep, natural tone that blends seamlessly into soap bases, providing a sophisticated, understated colour. Ideal for creating subtle, warm effects, Red Iron Oxide is perfect for both professional soap makers and DIY enthusiasts seeking to achieve a classic, refined appearance.

Its stable and non-bleeding properties ensure consistent colour throughout your creations, making it a reliable choice for adding a touch of earthy elegance to your handcrafted soaps.

C.I Number: C.I 77491
CAS# Number: 1309-37-1

Please note the following important information:

This colourant comes in powder form.

We strive to accurately represent the color of our colourants, but please note that variations in screen settings and lighting conditions can affect how colours appear. To ensure the colour meets your specific needs and requirements, we highly recommend purchasing a sample and conducting your own testing before making a large order.

Product Suitability:

Cold Processed Soap Yes, you may need to hydrate to avoid clumping. Conduct your own testing.
Melt & Pour Soap Mixed results, you will need to hydrate the powder first. Conduct your own testing. We recommend our Liquid Pigments for Melt & Pour. 
Bath Bombs, Bubble Bars Yes
Bath Salts Yes
Liquid Soap & Shampoo No, the colour will settle to the bottom.
Lip Products No, we recommend Lake Colours

Our Testing:

Please Be Aware: The suggestions provided are based on our internal tests using our own ingredients, materials & recipes. We advise conducting a small test batch first to confirm that the results meet your expectations. Be aware that colours may change or behave differently with certain ingredients in cold-process soap formulations.

Important: Handle with care. Use gloves when handling as high concentrations of this product may stain skin. May stain clothes and bench tops. These Pigments are for external use only. Keep Pigments out of the reach of children and pets. We recommend testing on a small patch of skin prior to use. If you experience any adverse reaction, contact your doctor and seek advice immediately.

Colour Bleeding: Non-bleeding, perfect for embedding, layering, and swirling.

Colour Fading: This colour is not light-sensitive. 

Colour Notes: Hydrate in water or oil before use to prevent speckling. Achieves a rich, dark brick red when used at full strength, but transitions to a soft pastel pink at lower concentrations or when blended with a white soap base.

 

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