Pigment Red 169

Brand	Fineland Chem
Color Index	Pigment Red 169
Color Index No	45160:2
CAS No	12237-63-7
EC No	235-469-2
Chemical Group	Xanthene lake
Chemical Formula	C₆₆H₇₀CuFeN₁₀O₆

Introduction

Pigment Red 169 (CAS 12237‑63‑7), also known as Rhodamine 6G lake or Irgalite Red, is a bluish-red lake pigment renowned for its deep, vibrant hue and excellent tinting strength. It is specifically formulated to meet the color standards required for four-color and gravure printing inks. This pigment offers good chemical and heat resistance (up to 120–180 °C), moderate fastness to acids, alkalis, solvents, and alcohols, and stable performance in both water-based and solvent-based ink systems. Widely used in printing inks, plastics, coatings, and textiles, PR 169 combines vivid color with reliable durability.

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Physical Properties

Test Item	Specification
Density (g/cm3 )	1.47-2.20
Specific Surface Area(m2/g)	89-92
Oil Absorption(g/100g)	40-50
PH Value	6-9
Bulk Density (lb/gal)	12.2-18.3
Total impurities(ppm)	≤600

Fastness Properties (5=excellent, 1=poor) | Light Fastness (8=excellent, 1=poor)

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

Application

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Package and Delivery

● 25KG kraft bag, 400KG one pallet.
● Lead Time: Normally around 15 days after signed contract.

Advantages

● Extreme color vividness. Pigment Red 169 is known for its deep and vibrant red color. Its excellent tinting capabilities ensure excellent brilliance in paints, inks and plastics, adding captivating color depth and visual impact to your products.

● Excellent light fastness. Pigment Red 169 provides excellent lightfastness and the color remains stable even after long-term exposure to light. This makes it ideal for outdoor applications and long-term use, ensuring that the color will always look new and will not fade easily.

● Excellent chemical stability. The dye has excellent chemical stability and can resist the effects of acids, alkalis, solvents and high temperatures. PR169 can still maintain its color performance in various harsh environments and is suitable for use under complex industrial conditions.

● Wide compatibility. Rhodamine 6G is suitable for use on a variety of substrates, including water-based and oil-based systems. Whether in coatings, inks, plastics or textiles, it quickly disperses and colors uniformly, providing flexibility and efficiency for a variety of applications.

● Environmentally friendly, safe and reliable. Pigment Red 169 complies with international environmental protection standards, contains no harmful substances, and is safe and non-toxic. It not only ensures the high performance of the product, but also supports the development of the environmental protection industry, making it the environmentally friendly dye you choose.