Basic green 4(Malachite green) is yellow in concentrated sulfuric acid and becomes dark orange after dilution. It is orange in concentrated nitric acid and becomes orange brown after dilution. Sodium hydroxide in aqueous solution has greenish white precipitation, and hydrochloric acid changes into red light and yellow. Dyed on acrylic fiber and cotton fiber dyed by tannin mordant, it is bright blue light and green, and slightly yellow under tungsten filament light.
In accordance with the provisions of hgb2141-61, in 100mL distilled water containing 5mg dye solution, the solution layer thickness is The absorption value of 10.00mm is as follows:
wavelengthλ(nm) | 400 | 420 | 440 | 460 | 480 | 500 | 520 | 540 |
Optical densityD | 0.898 | 1.199 | 1.034 | 0.220 | 0.098 | 0.233 | 0.483 | 0.943 |
wavelengthλ(nm) | 560 | 580 | 600 | 620 | 640 | 660 | 680 | 700 |
Optical densityD | 1.290 | 1.322 | 1.318 | 1.278 | 1.245 | 1.068 | 0.428 | 0.139 |
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Product Name: BASIC GREEN 4
CAS NO: 569-64-2
Fiber | Silk | |||
Item | Original color change | white silk stain | white cotton stain | |
Light fastness | 2 | — | _ | |
Flooding | 4 | 2 | 3~4 | |
Soaping (40℃) | 3 | 1~2 | 4 | |
Perspiratio | 3~4 | 1 | 3 | |
Rubbing | dry | — | — | 4~5 |
wet | — | — | 3~4 | |
Ironing | 4~5 | — | 5 | |
Sulfuric acid resistant | 2 | — | — | |
Acetate resistant | 4 | — | — | |
Alkali resistant | 1 | — | — | |
| K value | 3 | ||||
| F value | 1.0 | ||||
| solubility(g/L) | 98℃ | 60℃ | 30℃ | ||
| 10 | 10 | 10 | |||
| other fiber stains(grade) | cotton | viscose | nylon | polyester | wool |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Dyeing pH value | 5 below | ||||
| Application classification | basic dye | ||||
Color | Green |
Appearance | Liquid |
Content | 50% |
Odor | Tasteless |
Melting point | none |
Flash point | > 65 ℃ |
Boiling point | > 100 ℃ |
Water soluble | soluble |
PH value | 3.0-5.0 |
Density (g / cm3) | 1.05-1.15 |
powder: 20 or 25kg/compound bag, carton box, iron drum, fiber durm for powder dye and 1000kg/tank for liquid dye
Liquid: 25KG DRUM, 1000KG IBC DRUM
Yes — Basic Green 4 is commonly marketed under the name Malachite Green (and under many trade names). Technical datasheets and SDS documents list those synonyms; check the product’s CAS and CI numbers on the supplier sheet to confirm the exact form you’re buying.
Protein fibers such as silk and wool and acrylic fibers generally produce the brightest, most stable green/blue-green shades. Cellulosic fibers (cotton, viscose) generally require a tannin mordant or special reactive systems and will show different hue shifts. For consistent shade matching, request supplier dyeing trials on the intended substrate.
Yes. Basic Green 4 (malachite green) has documented toxicity concerns and has been restricted or banned for use in food-producing animals and some medical uses in many jurisdictions. Always consult the product SDS for hazard classifications, PPE requirements, and local regulatory restrictions before use.
Improve fastness by selecting the right substrate (protein or acrylic), using appropriate mordants or after-treatments recommended by the dye supplier, optimizing dye liquor pH and temperature, and applying suitable fixation and washing procedures. Supplier technical notes and lab trials are essential because exact measures depend on fiber and process.