Pigments & Colorants
REACH
Pigment red 149
CAS Number
4948-15-6
EC Number
225-590-9
What is Pigment red 149?
Pigment Red 149 (CAS 4948-15-6) is a high-performance perylene pigment delivering deep, bluish-red shades with outstanding heat stability and lightfastness.
Where is Pigment red 149 used?
- Plastics: coloring polyolefins, PVC, and high-temperature thermoplastics without shade shift
- Coatings: automotive and industrial finishes with long-term exterior durability and weathering resistance
- Printing inks: packaging inks with color strength and resistance to migration into adjacent substrates
- Rubber and elastomer compounding: pigment stability under mechanical stress and heat exposure
- It belongs to the perylene diimide class, a group recognized for durability in demanding colorant applications.
Commercial specifications
- Crude pigment or surface-treated variants for specific dispersion systems
- Technical-grade specifications with particle size distribution and tinting strength documented per batch
Other Names (Synonyms)
ZZA8XO3AWA|3,4,9,10-Perylenetetracarboxylic 3,4:9,10-diimide, N,N′-di-3,5-xylyl-|N,N′-Bis(3′,5′-dimethylphenyl)perylene-3,4,9,10-dicarboimide|Perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic acid bis(3′,5′-dimethylanilide)|PU Pasta Pigmentler
What are the physical properties of Pigment red 149?
Melting Point 200-201 °C
Density 1.439±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
Color Red to Very Dark Red
Form Solid
Water Solubility 1.4μg/L at 23℃
Log P 0.13 at 23℃
How is Pigment red 149 classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS08· Health Hazard
Hazard Statements
H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary Statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P319 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Pigment red 149?
HS Code 3204.17.9025