High chroma, clean bluish-red shade with excellent color strength and transparency.
Outstanding thermal stability up to 280 °C, suitable for demanding polymer processing conditions.
Excellent lightfastness (ISO 105-B02: Grade 7–8) and weather resistance in outdoor applications.
Good migration resistance in PVC, polyolefins, and engineering plastics.
Low volatile organic content and REACH-compliant, supporting sustainable manufacturing practices.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) profiles, films, and flooring.
Polyolefin-based automotive interior trims and dashboards.
Engineering plastics such as ABS and PS for consumer electronics housings.
Masterbatch formulations for injection molding and extrusion processes.
High-performance industrial coatings requiring color consistency and durability.
| Chemical Type | Quinacridone derivative (Pigment Violet 19 equivalent, high-purity variant) |
| Product Form | Free-flowing fine powder |
| Appearance | Deep burgundy to bluish-red powder |
| Primary Applications | PVC, polyolefins, ABS, PS, and high-heat engineering thermoplastics |
| Key Features | Thermal stability, lightfastness, migration resistance, high tinctorial strength |
| Benefits | Consistent batch-to-batch color, low dust generation, easy dispersion |
| Regulatory Status | REACH registered; compliant with EU Directive 2002/61/EC for colorants in plastics |
| pH Value (5% aqueous suspension) | 5.5–7.0 |
Q1: What is the primary chemical class of Clariant Permanent Bordeaux FGR Pigment?
A: It is a high-performance, polycyclic aromatic pigment based on quinacridone chemistry, engineered for exceptional chromatic strength, thermal stability, and lightfastness in demanding polymer and coating applications.
Q2: Is this pigment suitable for food-contact plastics?
A: Clariant Permanent Bordeaux FGR Pigment is designed for use in selected food-contact plastic applications where regulatory compliance is required; however, final suitability depends on the specific polymer matrix, processing conditions, and applicable regional food contact regulations — formal approval must be confirmed per end-use application and jurisdiction.
Q3: How does this pigment perform under high-temperature processing?
A: It exhibits excellent thermal stability, maintaining color integrity during standard melt-processing of engineering thermoplastics such as polyesters, polyamides, and polycarbonates, with minimal risk of degradation or hue shift up to typical processing temperatures.
Q4: What dispersion methods are recommended for optimal performance?
A: For best results, pre-dispersion using high-shear mixing or extrusion compounding is recommended; it responds well to standard pigment dispersants and wetting agents compatible with polar polymers and solvent-based systems.
Q5: Can this pigment be used in aqueous inkjet inks?
A: While primarily formulated for high-solid-content and polymer-based systems, its particle size distribution and surface treatment allow adaptation to certain aqueous pigment dispersions — however, compatibility and jetting stability must be validated case-by-case with ink formulation partners.
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