Description

C.I. Pigment Red 164 is a high-performance, synthetic organic pigment belonging to the benzimidazolone class, known for its excellent color strength and durability. This pigment is valued for providing vivid, clean red shades with superior lightfastness, weather resistance, and heat stability, making it a critical component for long-lasting coloration. It is primarily used by manufacturers in the coatings, plastics, and printing ink industries seeking reliable and consistent pigmentation for demanding applications.

Application

• Industrial Coatings: Used in automotive OEM and refinish paints, industrial machinery coatings, and coil coatings for its excellent durability and weather resistance.
• Plastics Coloring: Ideal for coloring engineering plastics, PVC, polyolefins, and synthetic fibers, offering good dispersion and heat stability during processing.
• Printing Inks: Employed in high-quality packaging inks, publication gravure inks, and decorative laminates requiring strong, fade-resistant colors.
• Architectural Paints: Formulated into exterior and interior decorative paints where color consistency and lightfastness are paramount.
• Specialty Applications: Suitable for artists' colors, leather finishes, and other applications demanding high pigment performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	C.I. Pigment Red 164
CAS No.	12216-95-4
Molecular Formula	C₂₅H₂₀N₆O₆
Molecular Weight	500.47 g/mol
Synonyms	Pigment Red 164; C.I. 12700; Benzimidazolone Red HFT; Permanent Carmine HF3C; PV Red HFT; 5-[(2,3-Dihydro-6-methyl-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)azo]-3-[[2-methoxy-5-[(phenylamino)carbonyl]phenyl]azo]-4-methyl-2-thiazolecarboxylic acid; 12216-95-4
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Quality Control

Our production of C.I. Pigment Red 164 adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Every lot is tested against key parameters including color strength, hue, particle size distribution, and rheological properties. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red Powder
Color Strength	100 ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Hue	Conforms to Standard
Lightfastness	≥ 7-8 (ISO 105-B02)
Heat Resistance	≥ 200°C
Oil Absorption	40 - 60 g/100g
Particle Size (D50)	0.2 - 0.5 μm
Residual Moisture	≤ 2.0%
Water-soluble Matter	≤ 1.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.