Description

Pigment Red 112 is a high-performance, monoazo-based organic pigment renowned for its excellent color strength and durability. This pigment is a critical component for achieving vivid, long-lasting red shades in demanding industrial applications. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the plastics, coatings, and printing ink industries who require consistent quality and reliable performance in their colored products.

Application

• Plastics Coloring: For coloring PVC, polyolefins (PP, PE), and engineering plastics, offering good heat stability and dispersion.
• Industrial Coatings: Used in automotive refinish paints, industrial maintenance coatings, and decorative paints for its weather resistance.
• Printing Inks: A key pigment for offset, gravure, and flexographic printing inks, providing sharp color and printability.
• Masterbatch Production: An essential colorant for creating concentrated pigment preparations used in plastic processing.
• Textile Printing: Employed in pigment printing pastes for fabrics.
• Specialty Applications: Suitable for coloring synthetic fibers, leather finishes, and stationery products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pigment Red 112
CAS No.	6535-46-2
Molecular Formula	C25H20N4O4
Molecular Weight	440.45 g/mol
Synonyms	C.I. Pigment Red 112; Permanent Red FGR; Azoic Red 112; C.I. 12370; Pigment Scarlet; 3-Hydroxy-4-[(2-methoxy-5-nitrophenyl)azo]-N-(2-methoxyphenyl)-2-naphthamide; Naphthol AS-based Red; Monoazo Pigment Red
EINECS	229-440-3

Quality Control

Our Pigment Red 112 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested against rigorous in-house specifications for critical parameters such as color strength, hue, particle size distribution, and rheological properties to ensure batch-to-batch consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing these results are available upon request.

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
Color Strength	100 ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Hue	Conforms to Standard
Particle Size (D50)	< 1.0 µm
Oil Absorption	40 - 60 g/100g
Residual Solvents	< 0.5%
pH Value (10% Slurry)	6.0 - 8.0
Heat Stability (Plastics)	> 260°C
Lightfastness	7-8 (ISO 105-B02)
Weatherfastness	Good

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