Pigment red 146

Pigment Red 146 (CAS 5280-68-2), also known commercially as Permanent Carmine FBB Extra, is a high-performance azo pigment used to deliver strong, clean red shades across a broad range of industrial coloring applications. It is valued for its color strength and resistance properties in demanding manufacturing environments. In coatings and industrial paints, it provides deep, saturated red tones with reliable lightfastness.

These formulations are suitable for both interior and exterior applications. Plastics processors incorporate it into polyolefins and engineering polymers where consistent hue and heat stability are critical sourcing considerations. Printing ink manufacturers use it in packaging inks, particularly offset and gravure systems, where sharp color reproduction and substrate adhesion are required for high-quality results.

Textile and leather dyeing operations also apply it in surface coloring processes where uniform coverage and wash resistance are priorities. It ensures long-lasting color integrity in various fabrics. Pigment Red 146 is supplied as a dry powder, with press cake forms available for certain wet-process applications. It is offered in standard commercial grades with varying pigment concentrations.

Dispersibility specifications vary by supplier and end-use requirement. Technical-grade product is the primary market form, with some suppliers offering pre-dispersed preparations for coatings and ink systems.