Description

Pigment Red 266 is a high-performance, synthetic organic pigment belonging to the diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP) chemical class. It is valued for its exceptional color strength, outstanding lightfastness, and excellent weather resistance, making it a premium choice for demanding applications. This pigment is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the coatings, plastics, and specialty printing ink industries who require durable and vibrant red coloration.

Application

• Industrial Coatings: Used in automotive OEM and refinish paints, coil coatings, and heavy-duty industrial finishes for its durability.
• Plastics Coloring: Imparts vivid, heat-stable red shades to engineering plastics, PVC, polyolefins, and synthetic fibers.
• High-Performance Inks: A key component in packaging inks, decorative inks, and other printing applications requiring color permanence.
• Masterbatch Production: Supplied in powder form for the creation of concentrated color masterbatches for the plastics industry.
• Specialty Applications: Suitable for coloring high-grade artists' materials and other products where superior color properties are critical.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pigment Red 266
CAS No.	36968-27-1
Molecular Formula	C18H10Cl2N2O2
Molecular Weight	357.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Pigment Red 266; C.I. 561200; DPP Red BO; 3,6-Bis(4-chlorophenyl)-2,5-dihydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-1,4-dione; Diketopyrrolopyrrole Red; Clariant Red DPP; Ciba Red DPP; DPP Pigment Red 266
EINECS	253-310-6

Quality Control

Our Pigment Red 266 is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is tested against rigorous internal specifications to ensure consistent coloristic properties, particle size distribution, and chemical purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as color strength, hue, and residue on sieve is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and performance.

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 has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red Powder
Color Strength	100 ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Hue	Within agreed tolerance
Residue on Sieve (63 µm)	≤ 0.1 %
Volatile Matter	≤ 2.0 %
pH Value (Aqueous Extract)	6.0 - 8.0
Lightfastness	≥ 7-8 (ISO 105-B02)
Weatherfastness	≥ 4-5 (ISO 4892-2)

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