| HS Code | 453207 |
| Product Name | Permanent Red FGR |
| Color Index Name | Pigment Red 112 |
| Color Index Number | 12370 |
| Pigment Type | Azo |
| Chemical Formula | C24H16Cl3N3O2 |
| Lightfastness | Good |
| Opacity | Semi-opaque |
| Staining | Medium |
| Binder | Usually acrylic or oil |
| Hue | Bright red |
| Toxicity | Low |
| Drying Rate | Moderate |
| Applications | Artist paint, coatings, inks |
As an accredited Permanent Red FGR factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
| Packing | Permanent Red FGR is packaged in a sturdy 500g white plastic jar with a red screw cap and detailed labeling for safety. |
| Shipping | Permanent Red FGR is typically shipped in tightly sealed containers to prevent contamination and minimize exposure. The containers are clearly labeled according to regulations for chemical transport. Handling may require protective gear, and transportation must comply with safety standards for hazardous materials, including protection from moisture, heat, and physical damage during transit. |
| Storage | Permanent Red FGR should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and incompatible substances such as strong oxidizers. Keep the container tightly closed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and contamination. Ensure the storage area is clearly labeled and complies with local regulations for handling and storing chemical pigments. |
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Permanent Red FGR (Pigment Red 112) carries a long-standing reputation as a modern alternative to older red pigments in industries such as plastics, paints, and printing inks. As a manufacturer rooted in chemical synthesis for decades, we regard this pigment as the backbone of dependable, high-performance color across countless daily applications. The foundation of its robust color strength traces to our precise control of raw material quality, reaction temperatures, and crystal formation. Reliable, repeatable synthesis drives the consistent deep mid-red hue for which this pigment is known.
Our technical experience shows the importance of exactly timing each stage in the process. Even small deviations in filtration, drying, or milling can result in an off-color tone or reduced dispersibility later on. Permanent Red FGR draws from a chemistry that blends 2-naphthol with diazotized 2,5-dichloroaniline, a synthesis path familiar to seasoned pigment chemists. The result has become a trusted pigment across industries needing a colorfast, warm-toned red.
We mainly produce Permanent Red FGR in fine powder form, designed for optimal integration into various systems. Models include fine-milled powder and dust-free granular types developed to improve flow during processing, reduce airborne dust, and support workplace safety efforts. Particle size distribution and surface treatment can be adjusted in our plant, based on specific batch requirements or the needs of our downstream chemical partners. Over years of serving clients in coatings, masterbatch, and printing inks, we've learned minute tweaks in handling can make color mixing more efficient, especially for automated processes that depend on flowability as much as on color performance.
What sets Permanent Red FGR apart is the balance between bright mid-red color, light and weather fastness, and its resistance to solvents and migration. Paint makers, for example, need a pigment that stands up to sunlight, rain, and aggressive cleaning agents. Our manufacturing experience with client feedback tells us this pigment keeps its chroma for years with only minor chalking or fading under punishing conditions. We've seen it stay true in architectural coatings in direct sun, automotive finishes faced with acid rain, and plastic items exposed to playground wear.
Ink producers regard its strong tinting strength as essential. Offset and solvent-based packaging inks benefit from a red that holds its own, even when mixed with large quantities of white or processed through harsh rollers. Print runs often last for hours or days, making batch-to-batch consistency essential to avoid costly reprints. On the plastics end, suppliers of toys, containers, and engineering polymers choose Permanent Red FGR because it avoids bleeding and migration, problems common with some organic red pigments.
Some pigment users have shifted from older lead-based reds like molybdate orange to Permanent Red FGR, seeking both environmental compliance and process reliability. In our own experience optimizing the synthetic workflow, we developed less-dusting granular forms, which also meet tight in-plant air quality standards for major customers in Europe and North America.
Paint manufacturers have told us about their challenges balancing pigment cost and performance. Permanent Red FGR holds its hue and brilliance even when diluted or extended with fillers. As a pigment supplier responsible for the chemical roots of the product, we tune the crystal size to suit various binder systems. For alkyd and acrylic paints, we adjust processing to enhance gloss retention and prevent flooding or floating, those unsightly surface color shifts seen in low-quality coatings.
In the plastics world, processing temperatures often reach 250°C or higher. Our quality-control team tracks every batch’s heat stability by running test extrusions with high-density polyethylene chips. Weakly prepared pigment loses its depth or even turns brown at those temperatures. Through repeated QCs, we find Permanent Red FGR stays robust in saturated colors at high throughput in both injection and blow molding.
Printing ink clients focus on how pigments interact with solvents and oils. We've worked with leading global ink houses to fine-tune the pigment’s surface to reduce "rub-off" and improve dispersion in both quick-dry and pigmented water-based ink systems. In high-speed flexo and gravure printing, pigment must disperse quickly for razor-sharp lines and consistent coverage after thousands of cycles.
Over many years, product managers have asked for clear contrasts between Permanent Red FGR and alternatives like Red 2B (Pigment Red 48:2), Lithol Rubine (Pigment Red 57:1), and more recent DPP reds. The market features many red pigments, but most sacrifices must be made in lightfastness, migration, or process cost. Compared with Red 2B, Permanent Red FGR resists weathering and UV fading far better — we see this in standardized outdoor exposure tests in both temperate and tropical environments.
Lithol Rubine can offer strong color in poster inks or low-cost markers, but its bleeding into adjacent colors is a limitation for toys, foams, and packaging where color migration is a critical defect. Permanent Red FGR stands up in these applications. Meanwhile, high-performance DPP and quinacridone reds have superior fastness, but their much higher cost limits use in mass-market household goods, packaging films, and construction coatings. Permanent Red FGR delivers most of the durability at a fraction of the cost, enabling its broad take-up from mid-tier household goods to professional coatings and inks.
We see some manufacturers balancing cost and performance by blending Permanent Red FGR with other reds. We support this approach with advice on optimal pigment ratios, drawn from actual plant batch records, to get the necessary degree of color strength for a lower price without sacrificing essential durability.
Major global shifts in regulation, including the restriction of heavy metals and aromatic amines in pigments, created real change on our production side. Permanent Red FGR contains no heavy metals or aromatic amines flagged as hazardous. Years ago, manufacturing lines using lead- and cadmium-based reds required extensive handling precautions and expensive waste remediation. Since transitioning more capacity to Permanent Red FGR, our plant has achieved better environmental metrics and passed demanding audits by multinational clients.
Worker safety forms another key measure of pigment selection. Older reds and some import alternatives release more dust during weighing and mixing. Our laboratory developed a granulated Permanent Red FGR with reduced airborne dust. The change improved air quality in mixing rooms and helped us pass occupational exposure thresholds. These changes matter on the ground: operators report fewer respiratory complaints, and regular monitoring now shows a dramatic drop in particulate counts.
Compliance extends beyond the plant gates. Customers in the EU, North America, and APAC regularly ask for compliance with EN71-3, RoHS, and packaging directives. We keep extensive documentation for every batch, enabling back-tracing of raw materials and process controls. Decades of production records show the stability and reliability of Permanent Red FGR in supporting regulatory requirements.
From our lens in the factory, color stability starts with crystal shape and particle surface area. We control temperature and pH closely in the nuancing tanks, influencing pigment formation and ultimately its gloss and hiding power. Our standard Permanent Red FGR yields a clear, mid-toned red, neither bluish nor orange, which formulators in paint, ink, and plastic plants recognize by eye. Specific surface treatments can support better wetting or improved dispersibility, a tweak possible because we own the upstream wet and dry processes.
Moisture content, residue, insolubles, and fineness of grind—these can sound like dry details, but every one drives processing ease in the customer’s plant. Higher moisture means caking in silo feeds or inconsistent weighing in automatic baggers. We’ve geared our drying lines to keep free moisture far below 1%, which keeps pigment moving freely and ensures clean mixing in both small-house and industrial settings.
As producers, we see firsthand how quality control links to practical outcomes. Dispersibility checks catch agglomerates early and remove weak batches before shipping. In the color lab, we run drawdowns and masterbatch compounding using commercial resin, so every lot of Permanent Red FGR reflects expected performance in actual end use. By continuously sampling batches, we reduce customer returns and increase predictability for our long-term users.
Our customer relationships go well beyond shipment of pigment bags. Very often, our technical teams share operational experience with masterbatch producers and ink houses. Formulators need reliable pigments with known rheology and color consistency. We share optimized processing guides based not on generic recommendations, but on our direct experience in color chemistry and compounding.
Some partners require blurred shade adjustments—slight tweaks for branding or harmonization in international colors. We make these adjustments at source through blending or customized production runs, not via batch alteration at the customer level. The reason is clear: handling differences at the origin allows for better color accuracy, less waste, and lower downtime for pigment users.
In the field, our teams help resolve challenges such as: color shift in outdoor exposure, difficulty with pigment dispersion in high solids paint, and melt-blending issues in PE/PP plastics. In each case, our solutions stem from hands-on knowledge of pigment chemistry, particle engineering, and extensive real-world production runs.
We’ve witnessed increased demand for more sustainable pigments. The challenge with organic pigments like Permanent Red FGR often stems from the sourcing of raw materials and managing waste during synthesis. We have adopted a solvent recovery system, not simply to meet regulation, but to lower long-term operating costs and raise efficiency. By recycling solvents, our plant achieves a noticeable reduction in waste output and keeps quality consistent through more controlled reactions.
Energy costs hit color manufacturers hard, especially during drying and milling. Over recent years, we invested in energy recovery from our exhaust streams, channeling the heat back into pre-drying stages. These upgrades make our production leaner and help keep the end price of Permanent Red FGR stable even as external energy prices fluctuate.
Water treatment remains a critical area, given the soluble by-products in organic pigment manufacture. Closed-loop water systems, already active in our main plant, minimize discharge and allow us to reuse process water multiple times before final treatment. Results show a reduction in total suspended solids and a significant improvement in our discharge metrics, supporting community and environmental commitments.
Market trends consistently demand new shades and more vivid effects. Permanent Red FGR serves as a foundation for custom blends, both in mass-market and specialty applications. When clients want to tune reds for branding or achieve unique color spaces, this pigment provides a stable building block for further manipulation. As direct pigment suppliers, we support color innovation by running pilot batches and supplying sample blends tailored by request.
We keep close ties with industry color panels and forecasting groups. Anticipated shifts toward cooler or warmer reds prompt us to adjust crystallization and blending protocols. The feedback comes full circle as we test these approaches in production, confirm results with internal QA, and then support customers adopting new or modified formulations.
In the storage warehouse, pigment stability over time matters. Permanent Red FGR withstands humidity changes and retains its original performance for years when kept in sealed bags. Unlike many alternative reds, we find it resists caking and clumping even in the subtropical regions where many of our customers operate. It’s rare for our customers to report degradation or hardening, a testament to the continuous improvements we've implemented in both synthesis and packaging.
Our own facilities use Permanent Red FGR for tinting masterbatches and solvent inks. Internal teams regularly open multi-year-old stock for new tests. Predictable results — consistent shade, dispersibility, and color strength — confirm our production stability claims and help new customers gain confidence as they switch to our pigment.
The chemical pigment market constantly evolves with new regulatory requirements, sustainability challenges, and shifting consumer tastes. Permanent Red FGR remains central to many of these transitions, offering a blend of cost-performance, compositional safety, and processing reliability. As the original manufacturers, we have honed every stage of its production, putting years of lessons and practical changes into each batch.
We continue to engage with customers not just as pigment suppliers, but as long-term partners in color development and process troubleshooting. Our focus remains on transparent supply chain practices, continuous improvement, and technical leadership, ensuring Permanent Red FGR keeps its place as the preferred red for paints, plastics, and print products worldwide.
