High chroma, clean red shade with excellent lightfastness and weather resistance.
Optimized for high transparency and strong tinting strength in demanding polymer systems.
Excellent thermal stability suitable for processing temperatures up to 280 °C.
Low volatility and minimal extractables — compliant with stringent food-contact and toy-safety regulations.
Consistent batch-to-batch color reproducibility supported by Clariant’s global quality control system.
Polyolefins (PP, PE) including injection-molded and blow-molded consumer goods.
Engineering plastics such as ABS, PC, and PC/ABS blends for automotive interior components.
Food packaging films and rigid containers requiring FDA-compliant colorants.
Household appliances and electronic device housings requiring long-term color stability.
Toy manufacturing where migration resistance and regulatory compliance are critical.
| Chemical Type | High-performance organic pigment (quinacridone derivative) |
| Product Form | Free-flowing granular concentrate |
| Appearance | Free-flowing red granules |
| Primary Applications | Polyolefins, engineering thermoplastics, food-contact packaging |
| Key Features | High transparency, excellent dispersion, low dusting |
| Regulatory Compliance | FDA 21 CFR §178.3290, EU Directive 2002/72/EC (as amended), EN71-3 |
| Thermal Stability | Up to 280 °C (short-term, inert atmosphere) |
| Recommended Carrier | Polypropylene or polyethylene base (customizable) |
Q1: What is the primary chemical nature of Polysynthren Red GFP Pigment?
A: Polysynthren Red GFP Pigment is a high-performance, non-ionic organic pigment dispersion based on a modified azo chromophore system, engineered for exceptional color strength, thermal stability, and compatibility with polar polymer matrices.
Q2: Is this pigment suitable for food-contact plastics?
A: Polysynthren Red GFP Pigment is designed for industrial and decorative applications in plastics and coatings. It is not certified for direct food-contact use under major global regulatory frameworks unless specifically reformulated and validated per application requirements.
Q3: Which polymer systems show optimal compatibility with this pigment?
A: This pigment demonstrates excellent compatibility with rigid and flexible PVC, polystyrene, ABS, and certain engineering thermoplastics such as polyesters and polyacrylates. Performance in polyolefins may require compatibilization or surface treatment.
Q4: How should Polysynthren Red GFP Pigment be incorporated into plastic compounds?
A: It is typically introduced during compounding via masterbatch dilution or direct addition in twin-screw extrusion. Good dispersion is achieved under standard melt-processing conditions; avoid prolonged residence at temperatures exceeding 220 °C to preserve color integrity.
Q5: Does this pigment offer resistance to migration and blooming in finished parts?
A: Yes — due to its optimized molecular architecture and stable dispersion form, Polysynthren Red GFP Pigment exhibits low tendency toward migration and blooming in properly formulated systems, particularly in PVC and styrenic polymers.
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