Description

Solvent Red 122 is a high-performance, solvent-soluble red dye belonging to the anthraquinone chemical class. This product is valued for its excellent color strength, good lightfastness, and strong solubility in a wide range of organic solvents. It is primarily used by manufacturers in the plastics, inks, coatings, and specialty chemical industries to impart a vibrant and stable red coloration to their products. Our supply ensures consistent quality and reliable performance for demanding industrial applications.

Application

• Primary colorant for polystyrene (PS), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), and other engineering plastics.
• Manufacturing of high-quality printing inks, including solvent-based and UV-curable systems.
• Pigmentation for industrial coatings, automotive finishes, and decorative paints.
• Coloring of synthetic fibers and specialty textiles during the mass dyeing process.
• Production of colored lacquers, wood stains, and transparent varnishes.
• Used in the formulation of office supplies such as permanent markers and stamp pad inks.
• As a color filter dye in optical applications and specialty lenses.

Basic Information

Product Name	Solvent Red 122
CAS No.	12227-55-3
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₂₀N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	368.43 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(pentylamino)anthraquinone; C.I. Solvent Red 122; 1,4-Bis(amylamino)anthraquinone; Anthraquinone, 1,4-bis(pentylamino)-; Macrolex Red EG; Ceres Red EG; Thermoplast Red 454; Oil Red EG; Keyplast Red EG
EINECS	235-428-5

Quality Control

Our Solvent Red 122 is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and shade value determination. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment. Our quality commitment ensures the product meets the stringent requirements for industrial coloration.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Color Strength	100 ± 3% (vs. Standard)
Shade	Within agreed limits
Solubility	Clear solution in toluene
Moisture (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Ash Content	≤ 0.5%

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