The appearance of Basic Violet 14(Basic magenta) is yellow-green flash crystal block or sand block. It is soluble in cold water or hot water and is reddish purple. It is very soluble in alcohol and red in color. It is insoluble in ether. It is yellowish brown in concentrated sulfuric acid and almost colorless after dilution. It is yellowish brown in concentrated nitric acid. The aqueous solution of the dye is purple, and sodium hydroxide is added to become almost colorless solution, followed by a red precipitate.
Basic Violet 14 (Basic rubine) dyeing on silk or acrylic fiber is bright red purple, yellow under tungsten light. When dyeing, pH value of dyeing bath.
It is more sensitive. If the pH exceeds 5, the color will change and precipitate.
TRADE NAME:Basic magenta,Basic Fuchsine,Basic Rubine,Astra Fuchsine B,Basic Fuchsine,Fuchsine G,Fuchsine Carbol
| Light Fastness | 1 |
| Perspiration Fastness(fading) | 3-4 |
| Perspiration Fastness(stain) | 2 |
| Soaping(fading) | 2 |
| Soaping(stain) | 3-4 |
Fiber | Item | Light fastness | Flooding | Soaping (40℃) | Perspiration | Rubbing | Ironing | Sulfuric acid resistant | Acetate resistant | Alkali resistant | |
Dry | Wet | ||||||||||
Silk | Sample | 2 | 3~4 | 3~4 | 3 | — | — | 4~5 | 1 | 4~5 | 1~2 |
white silk stain | — | 2 | 1~2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
white cotton stain | — | 3~4 | 4~5 | 2~3 | 4 | 3~4 | 4~5 | — | — | — | |
Cotton | Fading | 1~2 | 3~4 | 3~4 | 3 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4~5 | 1~2 |
Stain | — | 3 | 4 | 2~3 | 4 | 3~4 | — | — | — | — | |
Acrylic | Fading | 5~6 | — | 4 | 4 | 4~5 | 3~4 | 4 | — | — | — |
Basic Violet 14 used for paper, leather, feathers, bamboo, wood, shading.
The dye exhibits good light fastness and washing fastness, especially when proper mordants or auxiliary agents are used. It maintains color vibrancy after repeated washing and exposure to light.
Yes, it is compatible with other cationic dyes and certain reactive dyes to create custom shades, but testing is recommended to ensure color stability and uniformity.
This dye is commonly used in textile manufacturing, leather coloring, paper dyeing, and occasionally in ink and plastic applications where bright violet coloration is needed.
It should be handled with standard safety precautions for dyes, avoiding inhalation of dust and direct skin contact. Proper storage in a cool, dry place will maintain its stability and color performance.