Description

Scarlet 808 CAS NO 3789-75-1 is a high-purity synthetic organic pigment belonging to the azo class, valued for its brilliant and durable red hue. This compound is engineered to deliver exceptional color strength, lightfastness, and chemical stability, making it a critical component for demanding industrial applications. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the coatings, plastics, and specialty inks industries who require consistent, high-performance coloration.

Application

• Industrial Coatings & Paints: Used in automotive, industrial maintenance, and architectural paints for its excellent opacity and weather resistance.
• Plastics & Polymers: Imparts vibrant, heat-stable coloration to PVC, polyolefins, and engineering plastics during mass pigmentation.
• Printing Inks: A key component in high-quality solvent-based, water-based, and UV-curable inks for packaging and publications.
• Textile Printing & Dyeing: Employed in pigment printing pastes for fabrics, offering good wash and rub fastness.
• Masterbatch Production: Used as a concentrated colorant for creating standardized color masterbatches for the plastics industry.
• Specialty Applications: Suitable for coloring construction materials, artists' colors, and other specialty products requiring a stable red pigment.

Basic Information

Product Name	Scarlet 808
CAS No.	3789-75-1
Molecular Formula	C24H20N4O4
Molecular Weight	428.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Pigment Red 2; C.I. 12310; 1-[(2-Methoxyphenyl)azo]-2-naphthol; 1-[(2-Methoxyphenyl)azo]-2-naphthalenol; Permanent Red FRR; Vulcan Fast Red FR; Azoic Red FR; Scarlet 808 Pigment
EINECS	223-264-2

Quality Control

Our production of Scarlet 808 adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Each lot is tested against key parameters including color strength, hue, particle size distribution, and chemical purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided and available upon request 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Bright Red Powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Color Strength	100 ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Hue	Within agreed tolerance
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Moisture Content	≤ 2.0%
Ash Content	≤ 1.0%
Water Soluble Matter	≤ 1.5%
Particle Size (D50)	0.2 - 0.5 μm

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