S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

PARA RED

Synonyms:					Pigment Red 1; C.I.  12070;
1-(4-Nitrophenylazo)-2-naphthol

CAS No:					6410-10-2

Formula:					C16H11N3O3

F.W.:						293.28

Description:					Red powder

Dye Content:				~95 % 

Loss on drying:				< 5%

Melting Point:				248 - 252 deg. C

Solubility					Clear to slightly hazy red  
0.1% in toluene:				to orange solution

Lambda max.:				488nm in toluene

Effective: 01/05/09