Pigment Red 168

Brand	Fineland Chem
Color Index	Pigment Red 168
Color Index No	59300
CAS No	4378-61-4
EC No	224-481-3
Chemical Group	Anthraquinone
Chemical Formula	C₂₆H₂₂N₄O₄

Introduction

Pigment Red 168 (C.I. 59300; CAS 4378-61-4) is an anthraquinone-based organic pigment known for its bright red-orange hue and excellent overall fastness properties. It offers high lightfastness, strong weather resistance, and stable performance in outdoor environments, making it suitable for coatings and automotive finishes. With good dispersion and moderate transparency, it is especially useful in metallic or effect pigment systems. Pigment Red 168 is also resistant to acids, alcohols, soaps, and solvents, and shows strong migration resistance. Typical applications include industrial coatings, plastics, and various types of inks such as water-based, latex, and solvent-based systems.

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This specialized anthraquinone red-orange pigment is designed for engineering-grade plastic applications, providing excellent lightfastness, weather durability, and strong resistance to acids, alcohols, soaps, and solvents—making it ideal for high-performance outdoor coatings and automotive plastics.

Physical Properties

Test Item	Specification
Cont of water % ≤	/
Soluble matter in water %≤	1.0
Oil absorption %	40-55
Water permeate (grade)	5
Oil permeate (grade)	5
Conductivity (µm/cm)≤	250
Quality of total (ppm)	200
Residues passing through(100mesh)% ≤	5.0
Ph value	6.0～8.0

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

Heat Resistance (℃)	250	Alkali Resistance (1-5)	4
Light Resistance (Full Shade, 1-8)	6-7	Migration Resistance(1-5)	5
Light (Reduced tinting, 1-8)	6	Ethyl Acetate (1-5)	4
Weather Resistance (1-5)	4	Ethanol (1-5)	4
Acid Resistance (1-5)	4	MEK (1-5)	4

Pigment Red 168 Application

● Pigment Red 168 offers outstanding lightfastness and weather resistance, making it ideal for applications where long-lasting color durability is essential.

● Its excellent thermal stability also makes pr168 particularly effective for use in industrial and automotive coatings, as well as in latex, water-based, and solvent-based formulations.

Application

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Package and Delivery

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

Pigment Red 168 Advantages

Excellent Lightfastness: Maintains vibrant color under prolonged UV exposure (Rating 6–7).
Superior Weather Resistance: Ideal for outdoor and long-term applications.
Strong Solvent & Chemical Resistance: Stable in contact with acids, alcohols, soaps, and hydrocarbons.
Good Dispersion & Flowability: Ensures consistent processing in coatings and plastic systems.
Moderate Transparency: Suitable for metallic and effect finishes.
Low Migration: Reliable performance in high-end plastic and coating applications.