Red 8 is an industrial-grade powder formulated for paint & coating raw materials applications. KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals supplies commercial volumes from Nairobi to manufacturers and processing facilities across Kenya and the East African region.
Red 8 is a commercial chemical supplied by KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals for industrial manufacturing in Kenya and East Africa.
Key Facts
Primary Use Cases
Product Code: KIC-CAT-131
Chemical aliases:Red 8 Industrial
Red 8 is an industrial-grade powder formulated for paint & coating raw materials applications. KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals supplies commercial volumes from Nairobi to manufacturers and processing facilities across Kenya and the East African region.
Supplied as Pigment / Dye Grade, Commercial Color Strength 100% standard, powder. Principal commercial applications include Decorative Paint Formulation, Paints & Coatings Formulation.
Procurement note: Contact KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals sales desk for batch COA, volume commercial pricing, and delivery arrangements across Kenya and East Africa.
Available Packaging
Red 8 is a high-performance pigment / dye grade chemical supplied by KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals for industrial manufacturing, formulation, and commercial processing operations across Kenya and East Africa.
Available in 25kg bag with origin from India, this chemical offers consistent batch-to-batch quality, high chemical stability, and adherence to international purity standards.
KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals stocks Red 8 at our central Nairobi warehouse on Enterprise Road, Industrial Area, ensuring prompt dispatch, reliable supply continuity, and technical documentation including Certificates of Analysis (COA) and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
In formulation and manufacturing processes, Red 8 functions as an essential synthetic organic & inorganic pigments / dyes component, providing optimal reactivity, dispersion, and physical-chemical properties.
The product features a standardized purity of Commercial Color Strength 100% standard with controlled moisture and impurity profiles, ensuring predictable performance in demanding industrial systems.
Contact KIKI'S Industrial Chemicals sales desk for batch COA, volume commercial pricing, and delivery arrangements across Kenya and East Africa.
Commercial Sectors
Kenya's paints, decorative coatings, and wood finish manufacturing industry requires pure virgin solvents, high-brightness extender pigments, and specialized coalescing aids. A formulation is only as good as its raw materials: low-purity thinners cause pinholing and blushing, while coarse fillers destroy gloss and opacity. KIKI'S supplies premium solvents, extenders, and binders to East Africa's leading paint makers.
Kenya's plastics and PVC conversion sector—producing water pipes, electrical conduits, packaging films, and molded components—depends on precise compounding chemistry. Processing heat degradation, poor filler dispersion, and polymer brittleness can halt high-speed extrusion lines. KIKI'S supplies premium calcium carbonate extenders, plasticizers, lubricants, and PVC solvent cement reagents to leading converters.
Process Compatibility
Store Red 8 in its original tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated warehouse away from direct sunlight, moisture, and incompatible substances.
Keep containers off concrete floors using wooden or plastic pallets. Recommended storage temperature: 15°C to 30°C.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (Safety Goggles, Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves, Protective Workwear).
In case of accidental spill, contain material with inert absorbent or sweep dry powder avoiding dust generation. Dispose of in accordance with local environmental regulations.
In case of contact, flush eyes or skin with plenty of water. If ingested, seek medical advice.
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COMMERCIAL & TECHNICAL GUIDANCE
Technical, regulatory, and supply guidance for Red 8.
Red 8 is a Pigment / Dye Grade (Commercial Color Strength 100% standard) supplied in powder format, utilized primarily in paint & coating raw materials applications. It provides consistent processing characteristics and reliable chemical performance in commercial formulation and manufacturing workflows.
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