Pigment RED SY-209
C.I :Pigment Red 22
Chemical Type :Monoazo (BON Arylamide)
CAS No :6448-95-9
EINECS No :229-247-4
Molecular Formula :C₂₅H₁₉N₃O₂
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Product Overview
Pigment Red SY-209 is a high-performance Monoazo (BON Arylamide) red pigment, widely recognized in the industry by common names such as Permanent Red FGR and Fast Red GR. This pigment is celebrated for its vivid medium red shade with a distinct yellowish (orange) undertone, making it a versatile choice for a variety of indoor coloring applications.
As a semi-transparent pigment with high tinting strength, it is a staple in the production of high-quality printing inks and decorative coatings where exceptional color depth is required.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Specification / Typical Value |
| C.I. Name | C.I. Pigment Red 22 (PR22) |
| Color Index No. | 12315 |
| CAS No. | 6448-95-9 |
| EINECS No. | 229-247-4 |
| Chemical Type | Monoazo (BON Arylamide) |
| Appearance | Red Powder |
| Bulk Density | Approx. 0.4 – 0.6 g/cm³ |
| Oil Absorption | 45 – 60 g/100g |
| Specific Surface Area | 20 – 40 m²/g |
| pH Value (10% Slurry) | 6.0 – 8.0 |
Performance Characteristics
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Color Profile: Delivers a rich medium red with yellowish/orange undertones.
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Transparency: Semi-transparent, providing excellent results in offset and gravure printing.
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Heat Resistance: Stable up to 180°C – 200°C, making it compatible with various plastic processing methods.
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Lightfastness: Rated 3-4 (Mass-tone); primarily recommended for interior applications.
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Resistance Properties:
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Migration Resistance: Fair to Good (Note: may bleed in soft PVC).
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Chemical Resistance: Fair resistance to acids, alkalis, and solvents.
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Recommended Applications
Pigment Red SY-209 is an industry-standard choice for systems where high weather resistance is not the primary requirement.
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Printing Inks: Widely used in offset and publication gravure inks. Its transparency makes it an ideal selection for process colors (Magenta).
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Paints & Coatings: Optimized for indoor industrial finishes and decorative architectural paints.
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Plastics: Suitable for coloring polymers processed below 200°C, including PVC, LDPE, and PP.
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Stationery & Art Supplies: Frequently used in the manufacture of colored pencils, wax crayons, and water-based artistic paints.
Formulation Tip
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Question 1: Who are we?
Our headquarters is located in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China. We started operations in 2008 and our products are sold to East Asia (15.00%), Eastern Europe (10.00%), domestic market (5.00%), South Asia (5.00%), Southern Europe (5.00%), Northern Europe (5.00%), Central America (5.00%), Western Europe (5.00%), North America (5.00%), Middle East (5.00%), Oceania (5.00%), Africa (5.00%), Southeast Asia (5.00%), South America (5.00%).
Question 2: How can we ensure quality?
Before large-scale production, a pre-production sample is always made;
Final inspection must be conducted before shipment;
Question 3: What products can you provide for us?
Resin, curing agent, pigment, color paste
Question 4: What services can we provide?
Accepted delivery terms: FOB, CFR, CIF, EXW, express delivery;
Accepted payment currencies: US dollars, euros, RMB
Accepted payment methods: wire transfer, cash;
Used languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, German, Arabic, French, Russian, Korean, Italian
Question 5: What is the packaging price?
The exact price will depend on your purchase quantity. We can offer you the most favorable price.
Question 6: How can we obtain samples and what is the cost?
Regarding samples: They are free. You only need to pay for the shipping cost. For custom samples, we can design them according to your information and requirements. The production time of the samples is approximately 3 to 5 days.
Question 6: What is your payment method?
You can use methods such as TT/PAYPAL. For small transactions below $1000, we prefer 100% advance payment. For larger transactions, we require a 80% deposit to be paid before shipment.
Question 8: How can we pick up the goods from your factory?
You can choose air freight or sea freight. If the quantity is small (total packaging volume is less than 1 cubic meter), we recommend air freight, which takes approximately 5 to 7 days. If the quantity is large, we recommend sea freight. It takes approximately 20 to 30 days. If you have your own freight agent to handle the transportation, it will be more convenient. If not, we have professional freight agents who can provide assistance for you.
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