Pigment Information
This color contains the following pigments:
PR242-Pigment Red 242
Pigment Name
PR242-Pigment Red 242
Pigment Type
organic, disazo condensation
Chemical Formula
Properties
A bright yellowish red, often referred to as scarlet. It has average tinting strength.
Permanence
It has excellent resistance to solvents, acids, and alkali, and is heat stable up to 300°C. Disazo condensation compounds have very good lightfastness for organic pigments.
Toxicity
History
Pigment Red 242 is used to color plastics, paints, and printing inks.
