Description

Pigment Red 202 is a high-performance, synthetic organic pigment belonging to the quinacridone chemical class, identified by CAS No. 3089-17-6. It is valued for its excellent color strength, outstanding lightfastness, and superior weather resistance, making it a critical component for demanding applications. This pigment is essential for manufacturers in the coatings, plastics, and specialty printing ink industries who require durable and vibrant magenta to violet shades.

Application

Pigment Red 202 is a versatile colorant used across multiple industrial sectors due to its robustness and color properties.

• Automotive Coatings: A primary choice for OEM and refinish paints, especially for metallic and solid shades, due to exceptional durability and weather resistance.
• Industrial and Architectural Coatings: Used in powder coatings, coil coatings, and heavy-duty industrial finishes where long-term color stability is required.
• Plastics Coloring: Suitable for coloring engineering plastics, PVC, polyolefins, and synthetic fibers, offering good dispersion and heat stability during processing.
• Specialty Printing Inks: Employed in high-quality packaging inks, decorative laminates, and other printing applications demanding high color fidelity and fastness properties.
• Artists' Colors: Used in the formulation of high-grade artists' paints, such as acrylics and oils, prized for their permanence and brilliance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pigment Red 202
CAS No.	3089-17-6
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₂N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	312.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Quinacridone Magenta; C.I. Pigment Violet 19; PV19; 2,9-Dimethylquinacridone; C.I. 73900; Quinacridone Red; Permanent Magenta; Hostaperm Pink E
EINECS	221-441-7

Quality Control

Our Pigment Red 202 is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch is tested against rigorous in-house specifications to ensure consistent coloristic properties, particle size distribution, and chemical purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as color strength, hue, and fastness properties. Our quality commitment ensures the reliability required for your critical formulations.

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. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged direct exposure to light should be avoided during storage and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Reddish-Violet Powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Color Strength	100 ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Hue	Within agreed tolerance
Lightfastness (ISO 105-B02)	≥ 7-8 (Blue Scale)
Weathering Resistance	Excellent
Heat Stability (Plastics)	≥ 300°C
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details
Moisture Content	≤ 1.5%
Ash Content	≤ 1.0%

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