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

Introduction

Pigment Red 149 (C.I. 71137; CAS 4948‑15‑6) is a high-performance perylene-based organic pigment with the molecular formula C₄₀H₂₆N₂O₄ and molar mass approximately 598.65 g/mol . It is renowned for its vivid bluish-red hue, exceptional color strength, and outstanding thermal stability—withstanding processing temperatures up to 300 °C—alongside excellent lightfastness (rating 8) and weather resistance. PR 149 is widely used in plastics, masterbatches, engineering polymers (e.g., PET, PA, PP, PVC), high-grade coatings, and inks where permanent, high-performance red tones are required.

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Physical Properties

Test Item	Specification
Cont of water % ≤	2.5
Soluble matter in water %≤	2.0
Oil absorption %	45±5
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	6.5～7.5

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

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

Pigment Red 149 Application

Pigment red 149 application:Mainly recommend for plastic, 300-320 ℃ in PC,PA,PET, ABS, PP etc applications with excellent heat stability and chemical resistant properties.It is also used for coloring the stock solution of synthetic fibers and paint.

Application

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Package and Delivery

● 25KG Kraft bag, 400KG Carton Box.
● Lead Time: Normally around 15 days after signed contract.

Advantages

How do you deal with the color matching problem of pigment red 149?
FineLand Chem has a professional color matching team and equipment that can perform precise color matching based on customer samples or color cards. We ensure that the color effects required by customers are achieved by adjusting the formula and production process.

What research and investment does your company have in innovative product development?
FineLand Chem invests a lot of resources in the research and development of new pigments and technological innovation to cope with changes in market and customer needs. We work with experts and institutions within the pigment industry to jointly promote the advancement of pigment technology and application innovation.

How do you protect intellectual property rights and trade secrets of red 149 buyers?
FineLand Chem strictly abides by intellectual property laws and trade secret protection agreements to ensure that customers’ intellectual property rights and trade secrets are effectively protected. We have established a complete confidentiality management system to ensure information security and compliance.