High chroma and clean red shade with excellent bluish-red undertone.
Outstanding thermal stability suitable for high-temperature processing up to 280 °C.
Good lightfastness and weather resistance in demanding outdoor applications.
Excellent dispersibility in both solvent-based and water-based systems.
Low volatility and non-migrating behavior in polymer matrices.
Automotive coatings (basecoat and clearcoat systems).
Industrial coil coatings and can coatings.
Engineering plastics including polyolefins and ABS.
High-performance inks for packaging and decorative printing.
Architectural and protective coatings requiring durable color retention.
| Chemical Type | Condensed Azo Pigment (Pigment Red 170) |
| Product Form | Free-flowing powder |
| Appearance | Scarlet red powder |
| Primary Applications | Coatings, Plastics, Inks |
| Key Features | Thermal stability, Lightfastness, Dispersibility |
| Recommended Processing Temperature | Up to 280 °C (short-term) |
| Regulatory Compliance | REACH registered; compliant with EU Directive 2009/128/EC for biocidal product use restrictions |
| Storage Conditions | Store in cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture |
Q1: What is the primary application field for Cromophtal Scarlet D3540 RN?
A: This high-performance organic pigment is primarily formulated into solvent-based and high-solids industrial coatings, including automotive refinish, coil coating, and general metal finishing systems where strong red shade strength, excellent gloss retention, and good weathering resistance are required.
Q2: Is Cromophtal Scarlet D3540 RN suitable for waterborne systems?
A: While originally developed for solvent-borne applications, it can be incorporated into certain waterborne industrial coatings with appropriate dispersion technology and surfactant selection—however, performance stability and color development may vary and require formulation optimization.
Q3: How does this pigment perform under UV exposure and outdoor weathering?
A: Cromophtal Scarlet D3540 RN delivers good to very good lightfastness and weather resistance in recommended binder systems, particularly when protected by clearcoats or UV absorbers—typical performance exceeds that of standard azo pigments in accelerated xenon-arc testing.
Q4: What is the typical dosage range in coating formulations?
A: Dosage depends on the desired opacity, shade depth, and binder system, but it is generally used at low concentrations—typically ranging from 0.1% to 2% by weight relative to total formulation solids—to achieve optimal color strength and cost efficiency.
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