Dyeing and Pigments

​Pigment Red 2 (CI 12310)

Chemical Class: Monoazo

​Specifications

• ​Color Index No.: 12310
• ​Appearance: Red powder
• ​Specific Surface Area: 43.30 m²/g
• ​Bulk Density: 1.43 kg/L
• ​Oil Absorption: 46.60 g/100g
• ​Density: 1.37 g/cm³

​Applications

• ​Printing Inks:
  • Used in ​flexographic, ​gravure, and ​offset inks for packaging, labels, and publications due to ​moderate color strength and ​cost-effectiveness.
• ​Plastics & Polymers:
  • Suitable for coloring ​PVC, ​polyolefins, and ​rubber products requiring ​bright red hues and ​thermal stability.
• ​Coatings:
  • Applied in ​industrial coatings where ​balanced oil absorption ensures compatibility with binders and resins.