Pigment Red 169

Fastness Properties

Heat Resistance (℃)	160	Alkali Resistance (1-5)	4
Light Resistance (Full Shade, 1-8)	5-6	Migration Resistance(1-5)	3-4
Light (Reduced tinting, 1-8)	5	Ethyl Acetate (1-5)	3
Weather Resistance (1-5)	3	Ethanol (1-5)	3
Acid Resistance (1-5)	4	MEK (1-5)	2

Typical Applications

Pigment Red 169 is used in several industrial and specialty coloration systems.

Typical applications include:

• Printing inks
  Used in certain packaging inks and publication inks requiring bright red or pink tones.

• Industrial coatings
  Applied in decorative coatings and specialty paint formulations.

• Plastic coloration
  Used in selected plastic materials where vivid red coloration is desired.

• Rubber and specialty materials
  Applied in rubber compounds and other industrial materials requiring bright coloration.

Key Performance Properties Related to Applications

The performance characteristics of Pigment Red 169 are influenced by its xanthene-based pigment chemistry.

Key properties include:

• Color shade
  Bright bluish-red to pinkish-red tone with high chroma.

• Tinting strength
  Moderate to relatively strong tinting strength depending on formulation.

• Dispersion characteristics
  Can be incorporated into coatings, inks, and plastics using conventional dispersion methods.

• Color brightness
  Known for producing vivid and intense color shades.

• Compatibility
  Generally compatible with a range of binder systems depending on formulation requirements.

Advantages

• Vivid & Deep Color Performance: Features a pure, vibrant bluish-red hue with exceptional tinting strength. Boasting a specific surface area of 89 m²/g, it delivers outstanding color brilliance and depth in paints, inks, and plastics, enhancing the visual appeal of end products.
• Excellent Lightfastness: Maintains stable color even after long-term light exposure, resisting fading effectively. Ideal for outdoor and long-term applications, ensuring long-lasting, like-new color performance.
• Superior Chemical & Thermal Stability: Exhibits reliable resistance to acids, alkalis, solvents, and alcohols. Withstand high temperatures up to 120–180 °C, maintaining consistent color performance in harsh industrial environments and complex processing conditions.
• Wide Compatibility & Versatility: Seamlessly adapts to both water-based and solvent-based systems (e.g., toluene gravure inks, water-based flexographic inks). Compatible with substrates including plastics, coatings, textiles, and suitable for color matching with C.I. Pigment Red 57:1, offering flexibility for diverse application needs.
• Environmentally Friendly & Safe: Complies with international environmental standards, free of harmful substances. Non-toxic and reliable, supporting eco-friendly industrial development while ensuring high product performance.

Typical Limitations

Pigment Red 169 may present certain limitations depending on the durability requirements of the final application.

Typical limitations include:

• Moderate to limited lightfastness in some outdoor environments

• Limited heat resistance compared with high-performance pigments

• Possible sensitivity to certain solvents or processing conditions

• Not typically used in applications requiring long-term weather durability

Buyer Guidance

When evaluating Pigment Red 169 for industrial formulations, several technical factors are commonly considered:

• Required color brightness and shade

• Processing temperature of plastics or coatings

• Lightfastness requirements for indoor or outdoor applications

• Compatibility with binder or resin systems

Applications requiring higher durability or resistance properties may consider alternative pigment classes.

Synonyms

PR169	Pink 4810	Eljon Pink FY	Fanal Pink BKF
Naphthol Red B	Fanal Pink 4810	Fanal Pink D4810	Basoflex Pink 4810
Flexobrite Rubine F	ForthBrite Red CFE	H-D Sperse Red AP169	Intorsol Pink BF
C.I. Pigment Red 169	C.I. Pigment Red 169	Flexiverse Rhodanmine YS	RHODAMINE 6G (COPPER FEROCYANIDE)
Anthraquinone-based perylene tetracarboxylic diimide pigment	2,9-Bis(2-carboxyphenyl)anthra[2,1,9-def:6,5,10-d’e’f’]diisoquinoline-1,3,8,10(2H,9H)-tetrone	2-[6-(Ethylamino)-3-(ethylimino)-2,7-dimethyl-3H-xanthen-9-yl] benzoic acid ethyl ester copper-iron complex

Manufacturer and Supplier Information

Pigment Red 169 is produced by pigment manufacturers worldwide and supplied mainly in powder form for industrial coloration applications including coatings, printing inks, plastics, rubber, and related materials.

Commercial grades may vary in particle size distribution, surface treatment, and dispersion characteristics depending on the intended application.

Package and Delivery

●   25KG Kraft Bag, 400kg/500kg Carton Box

●   Lead Time: Normally around 15 days after signed contract.

FAQ

1.What color shade does Pigment Red 169 produce?
Pigment Red 169 generally provides a bright bluish-red to pinkish-red shade.

2.What pigment class does Pigment Red 169 belong to?
Pigment Red 169 belongs to the xanthene organic pigment family, related to rhodamine pigment chemistry.

3.Can Pigment Red 169 be used in printing inks?
Yes. It may be used in certain printing ink formulations requiring bright red coloration.

4.Is Pigment Red 169 suitable for outdoor coatings?
It may be used in certain applications, but pigments with higher lightfastness are often selected for long-term outdoor exposure.