Pigment Red 176

Brand	Fineland Chem
Color Index	Pigment Red 176
Color Index No	12515
CAS No	12225-06-8
EC No	235-425-2
Chemical Group	Benzimidazolone
Chemical Formula	C₃₂H₂₄N₆O₅

Introduction

Pigment Red 176 (C.I. 12515; CAS 12225-06-8) is a high-performance benzimidazolone-based pigment known for its brilliant bluish-red shade, high color strength, and excellent purity. It offers outstanding lightfastness, strong resistance to solvents, acids, and alkalis, and thermal stability up to 300 °C, making it ideal for use in demanding industrial environments. With excellent migration resistance and broad compatibility, it performs reliably in various systems including coatings, plastics, printing inks (water-based, solvent, UV, and offset), and synthetic fibers. Pigment Red 176 is widely used where long-lasting, vivid red color and durability are critical.

Physical Properties

Test Item	Specification
Density (g/cm3 )	1.3-1.5
Specific Surface Area(m2/g)	81
Oil Absorption(g/100g)	30-40
PH Value	7-8
Bulk Density (lb/gal)	11.2-11.6
Total impurities(ppm)	≤600

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

Heat Resistance (℃)	280-300	Alkali Resistance (1-5)	6
Light Resistance (Full Shade, 1-8)	6-7	Migration Resistance(1-5)	4-5
Light (Reduced tinting, 1-8)	6	Ethyl Acetate (1-5)	4-5
Weather Resistance (1-5)	4-5	Ethanol (1-5)	5
Acid Resistance (1-5)	6	MEK (1-5)	4

Application

Pigment Red 176 application: Recommend for Paint, Plastic and Ink, It has excellent migration resistance in soft PVC, with a light resistance of 6-7 levels (1/3 SD) and a heat resistance of up to 200C, used for coloring cables and synthetic leather; Transparent polyvinylidene pigmentation is stable at 280C: used for decorative ink printing on laminated plastic films, with a color light that meets the four color ink standard; It is also used for coloring polypropylene raw slurry, with a heat resistance of 300C/1min (1/3 SD).

Application

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Package and Delivery

● 25KG kraft bag, 500KG one pallet.
● Lead Time: Normally around 15 days after signed contract.

Advantages

Brilliant bluish-red shade with high purity and excellent color strength, delivering vivid and long-lasting effects in coatings, plastics, and textiles.
Outstanding lightfastness, weather resistance, and thermal stability ensure performance in outdoor and demanding environments.
Excellent chemical resistance and wide compatibility with water- and solvent-based systems, ideal for coatings, inks, plastics, and rubber applications.