Pigment Red 149

Brand	Fineland Chem
Color Index	Pigment Red 149
Color Index No	71137
CAS No	4948-15-6
EC No	225-590-9
Chemical Group	Perylene Series
Chemical Formula	C₄₀H₂₆N₂O₄

What is Pigment Red 149

Pigment Red 149 (C.I. 71137) is an organic pigment belonging to the perylene pigment class. It typically produces a deep bluish-red to maroon shade and is known for its strong color stability and durability in demanding industrial applications.

The pigment is based on perylene tetracarboxylic diimide chemistry, forming a highly stable organic pigment structure. Compared with many traditional azo pigments, Pigment Red 149 generally provides improved resistance to light, heat, and solvents.

Due to its durability and stable color properties, Pigment Red 149 is commonly used in coatings, plastics, and other applications requiring reliable long-term coloration.

Product Technical Data and Typical Performance Values

PR149 – DuraPlast@3549 ⬇️TDS
This is a deep red pigment with good heat resistance, suitable for plastic applications under typical processing conditions.

Test Item	Specification
Density (g/cm3 )	1.29-1.30
Specific Surface Area(m²/g)	59
Oil Absorption(g/100g)	45-50
PH Value	6-7
Bulk Density (lb/gal)	11.7
Total impurities(ppm)	≤600

Fastness Properties

Heat Resistance (℃)	3005	Alkali Resistance (1-5)	5
Light Resistance (Full Shade, 1-8)	8	Migration Resistance(1-5)	5
Light (Reduced tinting, 1-8)	7	Ethyl Acetate (1-5)	5
Weather Resistance (1-5)	5	Ethanol (1-5)	5
Acid Resistance (1-5)	5	MEK (1-5)	5

Typical Applications

Pigment Red 149 is used in several industrial coloring systems where higher durability may be required.

Typical applications include:

Industrial coatings
Used in decorative coatings, automotive coatings, and general industrial paint systems.
Plastic coloration
Suitable for engineering plastics and polymer systems processed at elevated temperatures.
Printing inks
Applied in certain high-performance printing ink formulations.
Specialty materials
Used in materials requiring durable red coloration.

Key Performance Properties Related to Applications

The performance characteristics of Pigment Red 149 are influenced by its perylene pigment chemistry and crystalline structure.

Key properties include:

Color shade
Deep bluish-red to maroon tone.
Tinting strength
Moderate to strong tinting strength in many industrial formulations.
Lightfastness
Generally good resistance to light exposure compared with many conventional organic pigments.
Heat resistance
Suitable for polymer systems processed at relatively high temperatures.
Solvent resistance
Compatible with a wide range of solvents used in coating and ink formulations.

Advantages

Excellent Color Performance: Delivers a pure and bright bluish-red shade with exceptional color strength. Achieves excellent coloring effect of 1/3 SD with only 0.15% addition concentration, featuring vivid and highly distinguishable colors that endow products with high-end visual texture.
Comprehensive Stability Performance: Boasts outstanding thermal stability, withstanding processing temperatures up to 300℃, suitable for high-temperature molding processes. Exhibits Grade 8 lightfastness and excellent weather resistance, with lightfastness reaching 7~8 grades at 0.1%~3% concentration. Also demonstrates superior migration resistance in flexible PVC, ensuring long-term color durability and stability in applications, without easy fading or migration.
Wide Application Adaptability: Perfectly suited for plastics, masterbatches, engineering polymers (e.g., PET, PA, PP, PVC), polyacrylonitrile and polypropylene mass coloring. Meanwhile, it is applicable to high-grade coatings, inks and other diverse fields, meeting the high-performance red tone requirements of different materials and scenarios.
Professional and Precise Color Matching Support: Equipped with a professional color matching team and advanced equipment, capable of precise color matching based on customer-provided samples or color cards. By optimizing formulas and production processes, it ensures the complete achievement of the color effects required by customers, efficiently solving color matching challenges.
Continuous R&D and Innovation Guarantee: Invests substantial resources in the R&D of new pigments and technological innovation. Collaborates with industry experts and institutions to jointly promote the advancement of pigment technology and application innovation, accurately responding to market changes and customers’ personalized needs, and providing more competitive product solutions.
Strict Rights Protection System: Strictly complies with intellectual property laws and regulations as well as trade secret protection agreements. Establishes a comprehensive confidentiality management system to fully protect customers’ intellectual property rights and trade secrets, ensuring compliant and secure cooperation.

Typical Limitations

Pigment Red 149 may present certain limitations depending on application requirements.

Typical limitations include:

Higher production complexity compared with conventional azo pigments
Tinting strength may vary depending on formulation and dispersion conditions
Cost may be higher than some traditional organic pigment types

Buyer Guidance

When selecting Pigment Red 149 for industrial formulations, several technical aspects are commonly considered:

Required durability and resistance properties
Processing temperature of plastics or coatings
Compatibility with binder or polymer systems
Dispersion performance within the formulation

Applications requiring specific color tones or performance characteristics may evaluate multiple pigment options.

Synonyms

PR-149	K3580	C.I. 71137	Pigment Red B
pigment red 149	PERYLENE RED BL	PV Fast Red B	Permanent Red BL
Graphtol Red 149	Red EPCF-100	Red HPA-100	Red PEC-100
Red VC-100	Palamid Red 35-8005	Luprofil Red 35-8005 C4	PaliogennRed K3580
PigMent red 149(perylene red S-0722)	Pigment Red 149 (Technical Grade)	N,N’-Bis(3,5-dimethylphenyl)-3,4,9,10-perylenetetracarboxylicDiimide	N,N’-Bis(3,5-dimethylphenyl)-3,4,9,10-perylenetetracarboxylic Diimide

Manufacturer and Supplier Information

Pigment Red 149 is produced by pigment manufacturers worldwide and supplied mainly in powder form for industrial coloration applications including coatings, plastics, printing inks, and related materials.

Commercial grades may vary depending on particle size distribution, crystal form, and surface treatment designed for specific applications.

Package and Delivery

● 25KG Kraft Bag, 400kg/500kg Carton Box

● Lead Time: Normally around 15 days after signed contract.

FAQ

1.What color shade does Pigment Red 149 produce?
Pigment Red 149 typically provides a deep bluish-red to maroon shade.

2. pigment class does Pigment Red 149 belong to?
Pigment Red 149 belongs to the perylene organic pigment family.

3.Can Pigment Red 149 be used in plastics?
Yes. It may be used in various plastic systems, including some engineering polymers processed at elevated temperatures.

4.Is Pigment Red 149 suitable for coatings?
Yes. It can be used in coatings where stable red coloration and durability are required.