Description

Pigment Red 12 is a high-performance, organic azo pigment renowned for its clean, yellowish-red shade and excellent color strength. This pigment matters for its ability to provide durable, cost-effective coloration with good fastness properties in demanding industrial applications. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the plastics, printing inks, and coatings industries seeking reliable and consistent red pigments for their formulations.

Application

• Primary colorant for plastics and synthetic resins, including PVC, polyolefins, and rubber.
• Formulation of high-quality printing inks for packaging, publications, and commercial printing.
• Manufacturing of industrial and decorative coatings and paints.
• Coloration of textile printing pastes and specialty fibers.
• Pigmentation for masterbatches and color concentrates.
• Used in the coloring of leather finishes and related products.
• Potential use in specialty artists' colors and craft materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pigment Red 12
CAS No.	6410-32-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₅H₂₀N₄O₄
Molecular Weight	440.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Pigment Red 12; C.I. Pigment Red 12; C.I. 12385; 1-[(2,5-Dichlorophenyl)azo]-2-naphthalenol; 1-[(2,5-Dichlorophenyl)azo]-2-naphthol; Permanent Red FRR; Fast Red FR; Monolite Red FR; Vulcan Fast Red FR
EINECS	229-094-0

Quality Control

Our Pigment Red 12 is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. The product is tested against key parameters including color strength, hue, particle size distribution, and chemical purity. A comprehensive 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 ambient temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged direct exposure to light should be avoided to maintain optimal color properties.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red Powder
Color Strength	100 ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Hue	Standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture Content	≤ 2.0%
Ash Content	≤ 1.0%
Oil Absorption	40 - 60 g/100g
Particle Size (D50)	0.2 - 0.5 μm
Lightfastness	6-7 (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.