Pigment RED SY-226
CI: Pigment Red 48:4
Chemical Name: 2B Lake Red, Manganese Salt Lake
Chemical Class: Azo Lake Pigment
CAS No.: 5280-78-4 / 11097-29-7
EINECS No.: 226-109-3
Molecular Formula: C₁₈H₁₂Cl₂MnN₂O₆S
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1.Typical Physical and Chemical Properties
Pigment RED SY-226
| Property | Specification / Description |
| Appearance | Deep maroon or bordeaux red powder |
| Hue | Very bluish-red, much bluer and darker than other PR48 types |
| Density (g/cm³) | Approx. 1.6 – 2.0 |
| Oil Absorption (g/100g) | Approx. 40 – 60 |
| pH Value (10% slurry) | 5.5 – 7.5 |
| Lightfastness (1-8) | 6-7 (Very Good to Good) |
| Heat Resistance (°C) | 180 – 200 |
| Water Resistance (1-5) | 5 (Excellent) |
| Oil Resistance (1-5) | 4 (Good) |
| Acid Resistance (1-5) | 3 (Moderate) |
| Alkali Resistance (1-5) | 3 (Moderate) |
*(Note: 1=Poor, 5=Excellent; Actual performance depends on application media and processing conditions)*
2.Application Characteristics
Primary Applications:
Plastics Coloring: Used in various plastics, including PVC and polyolefins, where its specific deep, bluish shade is required. Its heat resistance is good.
Coatings: Valued in certain industrial and automotive coating systems for its deep maroon shade and good lightfastness.
Inks: Less common in general packaging inks but may be used in specialty ink applications for its unique color.
Key Advantages:Unique deep, bluish-red (maroon/bordeaux) shade.
Very good lightfastness, superior to many other PR48 types.Good heat resistance.
Important Limitations & Warnings:
Manganese Content: Due to its manganese content, this pigment must be used with caution, especially in applications involving high-temperature processing (e.g., plastics, baking enamels). Under certain conditions, manganese can act as a pro-degradant, potentially leading to polymer degradation or over-baking in coatings, which may manifest as reduced molecular weight, embrittlement, or color change.
Application-specific testing under end-use conditions is critical.
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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