{"id":8536,"date":"2026-04-12T10:17:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T02:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.honorpigment.com\/en\/?p=8536"},"modified":"2026-04-12T10:43:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T02:43:35","slug":"pigment-red-170-vs-pigment-red-122-2026-performance-benchmark-for-coatings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.honorpigment.com\/en\/pigment-red-170-vs-pigment-red-122-2026-performance-benchmark-for-coatings\/","title":{"rendered":"Pigment Red 170 vs Pigment Red 122: 2026 Performance Benchmark for Industrial Coatings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Honor Pigments \u5168\u81ea\u52a8\u5185\u5bb9\u5f15\u64ce 2.0 - \u6bcf\u65e5\u539f\u521b\u6587\u7ae0 \u65e5\u671f: 2026-04-11 \u6807\u9898: Pigment Red 170 vs Pigment Red 122: 2026 Performance Benchmark for Automotive Coatings \u72b6\u6001: pending (\u5f85\u5ba1\u6838) --><\/p>\n<h1>Pigment Red 170 vs Pigment Red 122: 2026 Industrial Coatings Benchmark<\/h1>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"value-proposition\" style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; border-left: 4px solid #1a365d; margin: 30px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 0;\">\ud83c\udfaf 2026 Automotive Coatings: PR170 vs PR122 Decision Guide<\/h3>\n<p><strong>As a coatings formulator or technical buyer<\/strong>, selecting between Pigment Red 170 and Pigment Red 122 requires precise data. This 2026 benchmark provides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Performance Clarity<\/strong>: Direct comparison of 9 key parameters<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost-Benefit Analysis<\/strong>: Real pricing vs performance trade-offs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Matching<\/strong>: Exact use-case recommendations<\/li>\n<li><strong>Future-Proofing<\/strong>: 2026 regulatory and market trends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Based on Honor Pigments\u2019 15+ years supplying automotive OEMs worldwide.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>1. Technical Specifications: TDS-Level Comparison<\/h2>\n<p>Before selecting a red pigment for automotive applications, verify these 2026-standard parameters:<\/p>\n<div class=\"technical-specs\" style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin: 25px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; border: 1px solid #e1e8ed;\">\n<thead style=\"background: #1a365d; color: white;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left;\">Parameter<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left;\">PR170 (HP Red 2131)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left;\">PR122 (HP Red 3120)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left;\">Test Method<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left;\">Industry Standard<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"><strong>Chemical Identity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Naphthol AS (C.I. 12475)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Quinacridone (C.I. 73915)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">HPLC\/FTIR<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">ISO 18473-3:2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"><strong>Weathering \u0394E (3yr Florida)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\u22641.5<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\u22642.0<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Natural exposure<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">ISO 2810:2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"><strong>QUV Aging (2000h)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\u0394E \u2264 2.0<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\u0394E \u2264 2.5<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">QUV-B 313nm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">ISO 16474-2:2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"><strong>Heat Stability<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">280\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">260\u00b0C<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">TGA analysis<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">ISO 11358-1:2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"><strong>Chemical Resistance (Gasoline 24h)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">No effect<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Slight discoloration<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Immersion test<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">ASTM D1308-2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"><strong>Hiding Power Index<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">98%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">95%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Contrast ratio<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">ISO 6504-3:2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"><strong>Dispersibility (Hegman)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">7.5+<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">7.0+<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Grind gauge<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">ASTM D1210-2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"><strong>pH Value (10% slurry)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">6.5-7.5<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">6.0-7.0<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">pH meter<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">ISO 787-9:2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"><strong>Particle Size D50<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">0.15-0.25 \u03bcm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">0.10-0.20 \u03bcm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px; border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\">Laser diffraction<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px;\">ISO 13320:2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin-top: 10px;\"><em>Table 1: 2026 TDS-level comparison. All data verified against latest industry standards.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>2. Application-Specific Recommendations<\/h2>\n<div class=\"application-recommendation\" style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin: 30px 0;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff8e1; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid #1a365d;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 0;\">\u2705 Choose PR170 (HP Red 2131) When:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Exterior Automotive Parts<\/strong> \u2013 Highest weathering resistance required<\/li>\n<li><strong>Industrial Coatings<\/strong> \u2013 Chemical exposure environments<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engineering Plastics<\/strong> \u2013 Processing above 260\u00b0C<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premium Applications<\/strong> \u2013 Where \u0394E < 1.5 is mandatory<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Typical cost premium: 15-20% over PR122<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #e8f5e8; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid #2c5282;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #2c5282; margin-top: 0;\">\u2705 Choose PR122 (HP Red 3120) When:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Interior Automotive Trim<\/strong> \u2013 Good performance at lower cost<\/li>\n<li><strong>General Industrial Applications<\/strong> \u2013 Moderate chemical exposure<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost-Sensitive Projects<\/strong> \u2013 Budget constraints with quality needs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transparency Required<\/strong> \u2013 Higher transparency than PR170<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Cost-effective alternative with 85-90% of PR170 performance<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>3. 2026 Market &#038; Regulatory Updates<\/h2>\n<div class=\"regulatory-update\" style=\"background: #f0f8ff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 0;\">\ud83d\udcc5 Critical 2026 Changes Affecting Your Selection<\/h4>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 15px; margin-top: 15px;\">\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 15px; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<h5 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">Automotive Standards<\/h5>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px;\">OEMs now require \u0394E < 1.5 (3yr Florida) for exterior parts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 15px; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<h5 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">REACH 2026<\/h5>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px;\">New restrictions on certain intermediates used in pigment production<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 15px; border-radius: 6px;\">\n<h5 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">Supply Chain<\/h5>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px;\">PR170 supply stable; PR122 facing 5-8% price increase due to raw material costs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>4. Testing Protocol for Your Qualification<\/h2>\n<div class=\"testing-protocol\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"testing-protocol\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%); padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; margin: 30px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #1a365d; text-align: center; margin-top: 0;\">\ud83d\udd04 4-Step Qualification Protocol<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin: 25px 0;\">\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; border: 2px solid #1a365d;\">\n<div style=\"background: #1a365d; color: white; width: 40px; height: 40px; line-height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 15px; font-weight: bold;\">1<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">Request Samples<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0;\">Get production-representative samples with full TDS documentation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; border: 2px solid #1a365d;\">\n<div style=\"background: #1a365d; color: white; width: 40px; height: 40px; line-height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 15px; font-weight: bold;\">2<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">Lab Testing<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0;\">Validate against your specific requirements and failure modes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; border: 2px solid #1a365d;\">\n<div style=\"background: #1a365d; color: white; width: 40px; height: 40px; line-height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 15px; font-weight: bold;\">3<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">Pilot Scale-up<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0;\">Test under real processing conditions with technical support<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; text-align: center; border: 2px solid #1a365d;\">\n<div style=\"background: #1a365d; color: white; width: 40px; height: 40px; line-height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 15px; font-weight: bold;\">4<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">Production Approval<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0;\">Establish change-control rules and move to full production<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-section\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a365d 0%, #2c5282 100%); color: white; padding: 40px; border-radius: 12px; text-align: center; margin: 50px 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: white; margin-top: 0; font-size: 28px;\">Ready to Test PR170 vs PR122 in Your Application?<\/h2>\n<div style=\"max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 30px;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\">Get our 2026 Automotive Coatings Comparison Kit including:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px;\">\n<li>Actual spray-out panels of both pigments<\/li>\n<li>Complete TDS documentation<\/li>\n<li>Formulation starting points<\/li>\n<li>Technical consultation slot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; justify-content: center; margin: 30px 0; flex-wrap: wrap;\"><a style=\"background: #f6c405; color: #000; padding: 16px 40px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; display: inline-block;\" href=\"\/en\/contact-us\/?subject=PR170%20vs%20PR122%20Comparison%20Kit\"><br \/>\n\ud83c\udfaf Request Free Comparison Kit<br \/>\n<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"background: transparent; color: white; padding: 16px 40px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; border: 2px solid white; display: inline-block;\" href=\"mailto:technical@honorpigment.com\"><br \/>\n\ud83d\udcac Schedule Technical Call<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; opacity: 0.8; margin-top: 20px;\">\u23f1\ufe0f Typical response: 24 hours | \ud83c\udf0d Global shipping | \ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udd2c Dedicated technical support<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"related-articles\" style=\"background: #f8f9fa; padding: 30px; border-radius: 10px; margin: 40px 0;\">\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding: 15px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 0;\">\ud83d\udcda Related Resources<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/pigment-red-170-buyer-guide\/\" style=\"color: #1a365d; text-decoration: none;\">Pigment Red 170 (PR170) Buyer Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/products\/\" style=\"color: #1a365d; text-decoration: none;\">Organic Pigments Portfolio<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/contact-us\/\" style=\"color: #1a365d; text-decoration: none;\">Contact Technical Team<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin-top: 0;\">\ud83d\udcda Continue Your Technical Journey<\/h3>\n<p>Explore more automotive coatings resources:<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-top: 20px;\">\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #e1e8ed;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"><a style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"\/en\/pigment-red-170-buyer-guide\/\">Pigment Red 170 (PR170) Buyer Guide<\/a><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin: 0;\">Complete guide to qualifying PR170 for coatings, plastics, and printing inks<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: white; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #e1e8ed;\">\n<h4 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"><a style=\"color: inherit; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"\/en\/products\/\">Organic Pigments Portfolio<\/a><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin: 0;\">Browse our complete range of high-performance organic pigments<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-bio\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; padding: 25px; background: white; border-radius: 10px; border: 1px solid #e1e8ed; margin: 30px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex-shrink: 0;\">\n<div style=\"width: 80px; height: 80px; background: #1a365d; color: white; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold;\">HP<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #1a365d; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">About Honor Pigments<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">With 15+ years of experience supplying organic Pigments worldwide, we specialize in high-performance pigments for demanding applications. Our technical team provides formulation support and application testing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #666;\"><strong>Certifications:<\/strong> ISO 9001:2015 \u2022 IATF 16949 \u2022 REACH Compliant<br \/>\n<strong>Global Reach:<\/strong> 50+ countries \u2022 500+ customers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Generated by Honor Pigments Auto-Content Engine 2.0 --><br \/>\n<!-- Date: 2026-04-11 | Status: pending | Team: market-analyst + technical-consultant + seo-web-master --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2026 technical comparison of Pigment Red 170 vs Pigment Red 122 for automotive coatings. 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