High chroma and excellent color strength for vibrant, consistent red shades.
Good thermal stability suitable for medium-temperature processing applications.
Excellent lightfastness and weather resistance in demanding outdoor environments.
Low volatility and minimal migration in polymer matrices, ensuring long-term color integrity.
Compatible with a broad range of thermoplastics including polyolefins and engineering resins.
Polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) packaging films and containers.
Automotive interior components requiring durable, non-blooming coloration.
Household appliances and consumer electronics housings.
Industrial injection-molded parts exposed to UV and thermal stress.
Masterbatch formulations for high-performance color concentrates.
| Chemical Type | Azo pigment (Pigment Red 170 derivative) |
| Product Form | Free-flowing powder |
| Appearance | Reddish-orange powder |
| Primary Applications | Polyolefins, engineering plastics, masterbatches |
| Key Features | High tinctorial strength, good dispersibility, low dusting |
| Benefits | Consistent batch-to-batch color, reduced dosage requirements, improved processing efficiency |
| Recommended Carrier | PP or PE-based carrier resins for masterbatch production |
| Storage Conditions | Store in cool, dry place; protect from moisture and direct sunlight |
Q1: What is the primary chemical class of Graphtol Red P2B?
A: Graphtol Red P2B is an organic pigment based on the perylene tetracarboxylic diimide (PTCDI) structure, known for its exceptional thermal stability, lightfastness, and resistance to migration in demanding polymer applications.
Q2: Is Graphtol Red P2B suitable for food-contact plastics?
A: Graphtol Red P2B is designed for high-performance industrial and engineering plastic applications. While it meets stringent purity requirements typical of premium-grade pigments, formal regulatory clearance for food contact must be confirmed case-by-case with the final formulation and processing conditions — users should consult Clariant’s regulatory documentation and conduct appropriate compliance testing.
Q3: How does Graphtol Red P2B perform under high-temperature processing?
A: This pigment exhibits excellent thermal stability and is routinely used in polymers processed above 280 °C, including polyesters, polyamides, and high-heat polyolefins — maintaining color strength and dispersion integrity without significant degradation or gas-phase staining.
Q4: What types of polymer systems show optimal compatibility with Graphtol Red P2B?
A: It demonstrates strong compatibility and dispersion stability in crystalline and semi-crystalline thermoplastics such as PET, PBT, PA6, PA66, and PP, particularly where high color strength, low bleed, and long-term weatherability are required.
Q5: What is the typical dosage range for achieving full opacity and chroma in engineering plastics?
A: Dosage depends on the base polymer, desired shade depth, and processing method, but Graphtol Red P2B is typically used at low concentrations — generally ranging from 0.1% to 2% by weight — to deliver intense red tones with excellent hiding power and minimal impact on mechanical properties.
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