Description

Bordeaux Red is a synthetic organic pigment known for its vibrant and stable red hue. This high-performance colorant is valued for its excellent tinting strength, lightfastness, and chemical resistance, making it a reliable choice for demanding industrial applications. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the coatings, plastics, and printing ink industries seeking consistent and durable coloration.

Application

• Industrial Coatings & Paints: Used in automotive, architectural, and industrial maintenance paints for its durability and color stability.
• Plastics & Masterbatch Coloring: Imparts a stable red color to polymers like PVC, polyolefins, and engineering plastics during compounding and molding.
• Printing Inks: A key pigment for offset, gravure, and flexographic inks, providing vivid color reproduction on various substrates.
• Textile Printing & Dyeing: Employed in pigment printing pastes and coloration processes for synthetic fibers.
• Artists' Colors: Used in the formulation of high-quality artists' oils, acrylics, and watercolors.
• Specialty Applications: Suitable for coloring construction materials, rubber, and other specialty products requiring a stable red pigment.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bordeaux Red
CAS No.	5858-33-3
Molecular Formula	C24H20N4O6
Molecular Weight	460.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Pigment Red 171; C.I. 12515; 1-[(2-Methoxy-5-nitrophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol; 1-[(2-Methoxy-5-nitrophenyl)hydrazono]naphthalen-2-one; Permanent Bordeaux FGR; Fast Bordeaux; Bordeaux Red Pigment; Azo Pigment Red 171
EINECS	227-483-4

Quality Control

Our Bordeaux Red pigment is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Quality parameters such as color strength, hue, particle size distribution, and chemical purity are rigorously tested against established specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing these results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red Powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Color Strength	100 ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Hue	Within agreed tolerance
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 96.0%
Moisture Content	≤ 2.0%
Ash Content	≤ 1.0%
Particle Size (D50)	≤ 5.0 μm
Oil Absorption	40 - 60 g/100g
Lightfastness	≥ 7 (ISO 105-B02)
Heat Resistance	≥ 180°C

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