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Solvent black 5

English Name:Spirit Nigrosine SBDS(ACI), Nigrosine Black(S.S)(Amar),Xigrosine(ACD)

insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol, blue black, also soluble in oleic acid and stearic acid. Blue to blue black in concentrated sulfuric acid, black precipitate after dilution; blue to blue black in concentrated nitric acid. The dye is a multicomponent mixture.

TRADE NAME:

Nigrosine Alcohol soluble,Alcohol Soluble Nigrosine,Nigrosine Spirit Soluble,Nigrosine Base

Preparation method: commonly known as alcohol soluble aniline black (a) nitrobenzene, aniline and aniline hydrochloride are heated with iron or copper L ~ 200t; (b) nitrophenol or nitrocresol, aniline Old acid salt and a small amount of iron are heated at 18or-200t

Main Features

  • Deep black shade with high color intensity
  • Excellent solubility in organic solvents and oils
  • Good lightfastness and heat resistance
  • High transparency in solution
  • Suitable for plastics, synthetic fibers, and coatings
  • Stable performance in nonpolar media

Application:

  • ‍Mainly used in coloring of leather shoes oil, carbon paper, plastics, making spirit wood statins, black marking inks and spirit finishes for leather, and printing inks. It is also used in U/F stoving lacquers. 
  • It is used for coloring rubber, high-grade insulating bakelite, carbon paper, alcohol soluble varnish, nitrocellulose varnish, marking ink, wood and so on.‍

Technical Specifications

  • CAS NO: 11099-03-9
  • CI.NO: 50415
  • Shade: Black

Density(g/cm3)

1.20

Melting Point(°C)

200

Light Fastness

7-8

Heat resistance

-

Acetone

280

Butyl Acetate

100

Methylbenzene

10.3

Dichloromethane

116.8

Ethylalcohol

35.5

Item

Fastness

Sun

Good

Stable to(℃)

150

Water resistance

insoluble

sodium carbonate(5%)

Good

HCL(5%)

unchanged

Package

20 or 25kg/compound bag, carton box, iron drum, fiber durm for powder dye and 1000kg/tank for liquid dye.

What is the chemical nature of Solvent Black 5?

Solvent Black 5 is an oil-soluble azo dye designed for coloring hydrophobic materials. It dissolves readily in nonpolar organic solvents, producing a deep, uniform black solution.

Can Solvent Black 5 be used in high-temperature processes?

Yes. Solvent Black 5 offers good heat resistance, making it suitable for high-temperature plastic processing such as injection molding or extrusion without significant color degradation.

How does Solvent Black 5 perform in outdoor applications?

Its lightfastness ensures that the black color remains stable under moderate UV exposure. For extended outdoor durability, UV stabilizers or protective coatings are recommended.

Is Solvent Black 5 compatible with other dyes or pigments?

It can be blended with other solvent dyes to achieve specific shades or with pigments for opacity adjustments, depending on the end-use requirements.

Which industries most commonly use Solvent Black 5?

It is widely used in plastics manufacturing, synthetic fiber dyeing, printing inks, leather finishing, and specialized coatings due to its color strength and solubility profile.

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