Description

Pigment Red 180 is a high-performance, heat-stable organic pigment belonging to the benzimidazolone class. It is valued for its excellent color strength, lightfastness, and weather resistance, making it a critical component for durable coloration. This pigment is primarily used by manufacturers in the coatings, plastics, and printing ink industries seeking vibrant, long-lasting red shades.

Application

• Industrial Coatings: For automotive OEM and refinish paints, industrial machinery coatings, and coil coatings requiring high durability.
• Plastics Coloring: Masterbatch and compound production for engineering plastics, PVC, polyolefins, and synthetic fibers.
• Printing Inks: Formulation of high-quality packaging inks, publication gravure inks, and decorative laminates.
• Architectural Paints: Used in exterior and interior emulsion paints and stains where color consistency and lightfastness are paramount.
• Specialty Applications: Coloring for artists' paints, leather finishes, and other niche industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pigment Red 180
CAS No.	12769-00-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₁₆Cl₂N₆O₄
Molecular Weight	515.32 g/mol
Synonyms	C.I. Pigment Red 180; Benzimidazolone Red HFT; PR 180; C.I. 12475; 5-[(2,5-Dichlorophenyl)azo]-N-(2,3-dihydro-2-oxo-1H-benzimidazol-5-yl)-6-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-oxo-3-pyridinecarboxamide; Permanent Carmen HF4C; Cromophtal Red A2B.
EINECS	235-824-0

Quality Control

Our Pigment Red 180 is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Quality is verified against key parameters including color strength, hue, particle size distribution, and rheological behavior. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and physical properties is provided with every shipment.

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 incompatible materials. 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 (1-8)	≥ 7
Heat Resistance (°C)	≥ 200
Oil Absorption (g/100g)	40 - 60
Particle Size (D50, μm)	< 1.0
Residual Moisture (%)	≤ 2.0

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