A linear polarizer may be formed a blue dichroic dye compound, having a maximum dichroic ratio Kd12 in an entire visible wavelength range, and a red dichroic dye compound, having a maximum dichroic ratio Kd16 in the entire visible wavelength range. The linear polarizer has a dichroic ratio Kd18 and a thickness of less than or equal to 2 micrometers. The linear polarizer may form an achromatic polarizer.

A linear polarizer may be formed a blue dichroic dye compound, having a maximum dichroic ratio Kd?12 in an entire visible wavelength range, and a red dichroic dye compound, having a maximum dichroic ratio Kd?16 in the entire visible wavelength range. The linear polarizer has a dichroic ratio Kd?18 and a thickness of less than or equal to 2 micrometers. The linear polarizer may form an achromatic polarizer.

A method for producing a halogenated organic pigment comprising a halogenation step of halogenating an organic pigment with a halogenating agent, wherein the halogenating agent comprises one or more N-haloimide compounds selected from the group consisting of trichloroisocyanuric acid, a metal salt of dichloroisocyanuric acid, tribromoisocyanuric acid, and a metal salt of dibromoisocyanuric acid. According to the present invention, a method for producing a halogenated organic pigment which does not use high toxic raw materials, does not generate a large amount of unfavorable by-products such as hydrogen halide gas and succinimide, and is excellent in terms of safety and productivity can be provided.

A method for producing a halogenated organic pigment comprising a halogenation step of halogenating an organic pigment with a halogenating agent, wherein the halogenating agent comprises one or more N-haloimide compounds selected from the group consisting of trichloroisocyanuric acid, a metal salt of dichloroisocyanuric acid, tribromoisocyanuric acid, and a metal salt of dibromoisocyanuric acid. According to the present invention, a method for producing a halogenated organic pigment which does not use high toxic raw materials, does not generate a large amount of unfavorable by-products such as hydrogen halide gas and succinimide, and is excellent in terms of safety and productivity can be provided.