Pigment Red 81

Pigment Red 81 (CAS 75627-12-2), also marketed as Pigment Red 81:2, is a fluorescent xanthene-based organic pigment giving intense, bright red-to-pink coloration.

Where is Pigment Red 81 used?

• Printing inks, particularly offset and packaging inks: vivid, eye-catching hues for consumer-facing printed materials
• Plastics: bright pink and red shades in films, molded articles and packaging components
• Textiles and paper: fluorescent brightness
• Coatings and adhesives for decorative or specialty end uses draw on its strong color yield to minimize pigment loading.

Commercial specifications

• Particle size and surface treatment specifications vary by intended end use