Description

Pigment Red 149 is a high-performance, high-purity organic pigment renowned for its excellent color strength and durability. This compound is a critical component for achieving vibrant, long-lasting red hues in demanding industrial applications. It is essential for manufacturers in the plastics, coatings, and specialty inks industries who require superior color consistency and stability under various processing and environmental conditions.

Application

• Plastics Coloring: Primary application for coloring engineering plastics, PVC, polyolefins, and synthetic fibers, offering excellent heat and migration resistance.
• Industrial Coatings: Used in automotive, coil, and powder coatings for its outstanding weather fastness and chemical resistance.
• High-Grade Inks: A key pigment for packaging, publication gravure, and flexographic inks requiring intense color and print quality.
• Synthetic Resins and Masterbatches: Provides consistent and predictable coloration in concentrated pigment formulations.
• Specialty Applications: Suitable for coloring elastomers, rubber, and other polymer systems where color permanence is critical.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pigment Red 149
CAS No.	4948-15-6
Molecular Formula	C40H26N4O4
Molecular Weight	626.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Pigment Red 149; C.I. 71137; P.R. 149; 3,4,9,10-Perylenetetracarboxylic 3,4:9,10-bis(N,N'-diethylimide); N,N'-Diethyl-3,4,9,10-perylenetetracarboxylic Diimide; Perylene Red; C.I. Pigment Red 149; Perylene Tetracarboxylic Diimide Derivative
EINECS	225-585-8

Quality Control

Our Pigment Red 149 is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch is tested to ensure it meets precise specifications for colorimetric properties, purity, and physical characteristics. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, shade, strength, and rheological properties is provided with each 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red Powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Color Strength	100 ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Hue	Within agreed tolerance
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Volatile Matter (105°C)	≤ 2.0%
Ash Content	≤ 1.0%
pH Value (Aqueous Slurry)	6.0 - 8.0
Oil Absorption	40 - 60 g/100g
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details

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