Description

Miketon Polyester Red Bsf is a high-performance, synthetic organic pigment belonging to the anthraquinone class, identified by CAS No. 12223-57-3. It is valued for its excellent color strength, heat stability, and lightfastness, making it a critical component for demanding coloration applications. This pigment is primarily needed by manufacturers in the plastics, synthetic fibers, and coatings industries who require durable and vibrant red hues.

Application

• Primary coloration of polyester fibers (PET) and resins during melt spinning or polymerization.
• Mass pigmentation of engineering plastics such as ABS, polystyrene, and polycarbonate for automotive parts and consumer electronics.
• Manufacturing of high-quality industrial and decorative paints and powder coatings.
• Coloration of masterbatches and color concentrates for flexible and rigid plastic products.
• Printing inks for specialty packaging and films requiring excellent chemical resistance.
• Spin dyeing of synthetic fabrics for textiles with superior wash and light fastness.

Basic Information

Product Name	Miketon Polyester Red Bsf
CAS No.	12223-57-3
Molecular Formula	C24H12N2O2
Molecular Weight	360.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Solvent Red 111; C.I. 60505; 1,4-Bis[(2-methylphenyl)amino]anthraquinone; 1,4-Bis(o-tolylamino)anthraquinone; Miketon Red BSF; Polyester Red B; Anthraquinone Red B; C.I. Solvent Red 111; Disperse Red 60 (related class)
EINECS	235-428-9

Quality Control

Our production of Miketon Polyester Red Bsf adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Each lot is tested against key parameters including color value, particle size distribution, and thermal stability. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, strength, and physical properties is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

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 remains stable for extended periods.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red Powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Color Strength	100 ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Ash Content	≤ 1.0%
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	≤ 1.0%
Particle Size (D50)	≤ 2.0 μm
Heat Stability (Polyester)	≥ 280°C
Lightfastness (ISO 105-B02)	≥ 7

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