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pigment red 166 color shade

Pigment Red 166

pigment red 166 color shade
Brand
Fineland Chem
Color Index
Pigment Red 166
Color Index No
20730
CAS No
3905-19-9
EC No
223-460-6
Chemical Group
Azo compound
Chemical Formula C₄₀H₂₄Cl₄N₆O₄

What is Pigment Red 166?

Pigment Red 166 (PR166) is a high-performance organic pigment widely used in coatings, plastics, and industrial coloring applications. It offers a clean bluish-red shade, high color strength, and excellent resistance to heat, light, and weathering.

Compared with conventional organic red pigments, Pigment Red 166 provides improved durability and long-term color stability, making it suitable for demanding applications such as industrial coatings, powder coatings, and engineering plastics.

Product Technical Data and Typical Performance Values

PR166 – DuraPlast®3566        ⬇️TDS

It is a yellowish-red organic pigment offering excellent heat and migration resistance, ideal for Plastic, PP, PE, PVC,Rubber,PS etc.

Physical Properties

Test Item
Specification
Density (g/cm³ )
1.57
Specific Surface Area(m²/g)
26-38
Oil Absorption (g/100g)
38-45
PH Value
6.7-7.5
Bulk Density (lb/gal)
13.4-15.8
Total impurities (ppm)
≤600
Molecular structure formula of pigment red 166

Fastness Properties

Heat Resistance (℃) 300 Alkali Resistance (1-5) 5
Light Resistance (Full Shade, 1-8) 8 Migration Resistance(1-5) 5
Light (Reduced tinting, 1-8) 7 Ethyl Acetate (1-5) 5
Weather Resistance (1-5) 5 Ethanol (1-5) 5
Acid Resistance (1-5) 5 MEK (1-5) 5

Typical Applications

Pigment Red 166 is commonly used in the following applications:

  • Industrial coatings
  • Automotive coatings
  • Powder coatings
  • Plastic masterbatch
  • Engineering plastics
  • PVC products

Its excellent durability makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor industrial applications where long-term color retention is required.

Key Performance Properties

1. Excellent Heat Resistance

Pigment Red 166 maintains stable color performance during high-temperature processing, making it suitable for engineering plastics and powder coating systems.

2. Excellent Lightfastness and Weather Resistance

The pigment provides outstanding resistance to UV exposure and weathering, supporting long-term outdoor durability.

3. High Color Strength

PR166 offers strong tinting strength and excellent color development, enabling efficient pigmentation with consistent shade.

4. Good Dispersion Performance

The pigment disperses well in various coating and plastic systems, helping achieve uniform coloration and processing stability.

Advantage

1. Suitable for High-Performance Coatings

Its excellent durability makes it suitable for automotive, industrial, and protective coating systems.

2. Reliable Thermal Stability

The pigment performs well under elevated processing temperatures commonly used in plastics and powder coatings.

3. Long-Term Color Durability

Excellent resistance to light and weathering helps maintain color stability during long-term service.

Typical Limitations

1. Higher Cost Than Conventional Organic Reds

As a high-performance organic pigment, Pigment Red 166 is generally more expensive than standard azo red pigments.

2. Not Intended for Cost-Sensitive Applications

Where long-term durability is not required, more economical pigment alternatives may be suitable.

3. Proper Dispersion Is Recommended

Optimized dispersion helps achieve the best color development and overall performance.

Buyer Guidance

When selecting Pigment Red 166, buyers should confirm:

  • End-use application
  • Processing temperature
  • Weather resistance requirements
  • Color shade expectations
  • Regulatory compliance requirements

Providing detailed application information helps suppliers recommend the most suitable grade and ensures consistent product performance.

Package and Delivery

Package: 25KG Kraft Bag, 400kg/500kg Carton Box

Lead Time: Normally around 15 days after signed contract.

Manufacturer and Supplier Information

Fineland Chem is a B2B manufacturer and exporter of high-performance organic pigments for coatings, plastics, and industrial applications.

Products are manufactured under controlled quality systems to ensure consistent shade, reliable dispersion performance, and stable batch-to-batch quality. Technical support and export-oriented logistics services are available for customers worldwide.

FAQ

1. What is Pigment Red 166 mainly used for?

It is widely used in industrial coatings, automotive coatings, powder coatings, engineering plastics, and plastic masterbatch.

2. Is Pigment Red 166 suitable for outdoor applications?

Yes. It offers excellent lightfastness and weather resistance, making it suitable for long-term outdoor exposure.

3. Can Pigment Red 166 be used in engineering plastics?

Yes. Its high heat resistance makes it suitable for many engineering plastic processing conditions.

4. How does Pigment Red 166 compare with conventional azo red pigments?

Pigment Red 166 generally provides better heat resistance, weather durability, and long-term color stability than conventional azo pigments.

5. What are common alternatives to Pigment Red 166?

Depending on shade and performance requirements, alternatives may include Pigment Red 214, Pigment Red 254, or other high-performance organic red pigments.

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