Pigment red 176

Pigment Red 176 (CAS 12225-06-8), also identified under C.I. 12515, is a high-performance azo pigment delivering strong red hues with good lightfastness and heat stability across demanding industrial applications.

It is a preferred colorant where consistent color strength and processing durability are required at commercial scale. In plastics and polymers, it is used to color engineering resins and commodity plastics.

Thermal stability during processing is a key selection factor for this pigment. Coatings formulators incorporate it into industrial and decorative finishes requiring clean, saturated red tones with reliable outdoor durability.

Printing ink manufacturers use it in packaging inks where color consistency across high-speed runs is critical. Textile and paper applications include dyeing and pigment printing processes where a bright shade is specified.

Pigment Red 176 is supplied as a dry powder, the standard commercial form for pigment dispersion into resins, inks, and coatings systems. It is available in technical grade for various industrial uses.

Some suppliers offer pre-dispersed or flushed paste forms suited to specific ink or coating production processes. Particle size distribution and tinting strength specifications vary by grade and should be confirmed.