Type 960 is a powdered iron oxide orange pigment for colouring concrete, cement, mortar and other compatible mineral compounds.

It is suitable for decorative casting, art, design, crafts and construction projects. The pigment can be used to colour the entire mix, cast coloured figures, create marble and layered effects, apply thin coloured surface layers or prepare cement-based decorative paints.

Type 960 is a synthetic iron oxide orange pigment based on yellow and red iron oxide colour components. Technical pigment references list it as having very high lightfastness.

Colour – Iron Oxide Orange

Pigment designation: Iron Oxide Orange Type 960.

The final orange shade depends on:

• the colour of the cement or casting compound;
• pigment dosage;
• mix composition;
• water content;
• aggregates;
• surface finish.

White or pale cement will generally produce a cleaner and brighter orange, while grey cement may result in a more muted, earthy shade.

Dosage

The maximum recommended dosage for concrete and cement-based mortars is:

up to 5% of the cement weight in the mix.

For example:

• if 100 kg of concrete contains approximately 20 kg of cement;
• 5% of 20 kg = 1 kg of pigment;
• the maximum recommended dosage would therefore be approximately 1 kg per 100 kg of this concrete mix.

The 5% recommendation refers to the cement content, not the total weight of the concrete.

Use a lower dosage for softer orange, peach or terracotta-inspired shades. Test a small batch first when an exact colour is required.

How to Use

Mix the pigment into the dry compound before adding water.

1. Weigh the required amount of pigment.
2. Add it to the dry concrete, mortar or compatible mineral compound.
3. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
4. Add the specified amount of water.
5. Mix and cast as usual.

Suitable For

Type 960 can be used for:

• decorative concrete;
• casting concrete;
• cement-based mortars;
• compatible mineral plasters and grouts;
• coloured figures and decorative castings;
• marble and layered effects;
• thin coloured surface layers;
• cement-based decorative paints;
• modelling and casting projects.

The 5% dosage recommendation applies to cement-containing compounds. For gypsum or other non-cementitious materials, follow the instructions for the specific material and carry out a small test first.