FULL SHADEP.R.242
TINT
Digital color reference · physical approval required
HIGH-PERFORMANCE PIGMENTS
Pigment Red 242
Pigment Red 242 is a disazo-condensation red used in plastics, coatings and printing inks. Grades are available for formulations requiring resistance to solvents, acids and alkalis. These resistance characteristics still need qualification in the intended resin or binder.
- Color Index / grade
- P.R.242
- CAS
- 52238-92-3
- Chemical family
- Disazo-condensation pigment
- Published heat resistance
- 300 °C
- Light fastness
- 7–8 / 8
Typical application scopePlastics & masterbatch · Coatings & paint · Printing inks · Textiles & fibers
PRODUCT PROFILE
P.R.242Pigment Red 242 — grade profile
Pigment Red 242 (P.R.242) is a disazo-condensation pigment for Plastics & masterbatch, Coatings & paint, Printing inks and Textiles & fibers where processing stability and durability are defined selection criteria. Evaluate the grade in the intended resin or binder at the target loading and process conditions; every value below retains its published source and application context.
Published screening data includes published heat reference 300 °C and light fastness 7–8/8. Application-specific heat and fastness entries in the technical table take precedence.
Primary listed fits include PVC, Polyolefins (PO), Polystyrene (PS), PET, ABS and General coatings screening; PP fiber are listed for evaluation.
Selection focus
At equal loading and dispersion, compare full shade, tint, transparency or opacity, heat stability, migration and the intended exposure conditions.
REFERENCE SHADE
Full shade and tint
Yellowish red
Full shade
Tint / reduction
Manufacturer-published shade descriptions were used to correct the color direction. Screen colors remain visual references, not batch standards; approve a physical drawdown or molded plaque under agreed test conditions.
TECHNICAL DATA
Published specifications
Only identified or numerical fields supported by public registry and product-table data are shown. Unpublished values are omitted.
ParameterPublished value
Product namePigment Red 242
Color Index / product gradeP.R.242
Colorant categoryHigh-performance pigments
CAS number52238-92-3
C.I. constitution number20067
Molecular formulaC42H22Cl4F6N6O4
Chemical familyDisazo-condensation pigment
Physical appearanceColored powder
Heat resistance · catalogue reference300 °C
Light fastness7–8 / 8
Water resistance5 / 5
Oil resistance5 / 5
Acid resistance5 / 5
Alkali resistance5 / 5
Performance values are catalogue references. The current grade TDS, test conditions and agreed batch COA govern product approval.
APPLICATION CHART
Recommended systems at a glance
Application areaRecommendedEvaluate
Plastics & masterbatch
PVCPolyolefins (PO)Polystyrene (PS)PETABS
PP fiber
Coatings & paint
General coatings screening
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Printing inks
General printing-ink screening
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Application listings support initial selection and still require validation in the customer's resin, binder, process and end-use conditions.