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Cationic Blue 162

A premium cationic (basic) dye designed for vivid blue shades, high reproducibility and reliable performance on acrylic and specially-prepared fibers.

Cationic Blue 162 (commonly marketed as Basic Blue 162) is part of the basic/cationic dye family — known for strong substantivity to acrylic fibers and compatibility with a range of specialty dyeing processes. This product is formulated for consistent shade reproducibility, ease of handling, and industrial scalability. Supplied in both powder and concentrated liquid forms to suit different dye-house workflows.

Key features

  • Vibrant Blue Shade - Clean, deep blue with high chroma suitable for mid–deep shades and blends.
  • High Substantivity to Acrylic - Optimized for acrylic fibers — excellent uptake and levelness under recommended conditions.
  • Reproducibility -  Formulation consistency reduces batch-to-batch shade drift for production runs.
  • Flexible Supply Forms -   Available as dry powder for long-term storage or liquid concentrate for dosing convenience.‍

Relative Name

Cationic Blue FRL,Cationic Blue X-FRL

Advantages vs. typical competitors

  • Consistency-focused manufacturing for minimal shade variation
  • Available technical support and lab-scale sample testing
  • Flexible packaging and tailored concentrate strengths
  • Compliance-ready documentation (MSDS, RoHS / regulated substances info upon request)

Applications:

Mainly used in acrylic dyeing and printing.

Technical Specifications

  • ‍Product Name: Basic Blue 162
  • C.I. No.: 11059
  • CAS No.: 15085-91-3
  • Molecular Formula: C20H23N5O5S2
  • Molecular Weight: 477.56
  • Shade: blue powder.‍

Light Fastness

6-7

Perspiration Fastness(fading)

4-5

Perspiration Fastness(stain)

4-5

Soaping(fading)

4-5

Soaping(stain)

4-5

Package

25KG/DRUM, CARTON BOX, BAG

Note: The data contained here are based on our current knowledge and experience. It is the responsibility of user to test our products before the final application.

What fibers is Cationic Blue 162 best suited for?

Primarily acrylic fibers and acrylic blends; also used on some nylons or specialty substrates with proper pretreatment and testing.

Is Cationic Blue 162 suitable for pigment-based inks or coatings?

It can be used in specialty formulations after technical evaluation. Contact our technical team for trials.

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