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Solvent Violet 58

Solvent Violet 58 is an organic solvent dye belonging to the anthraquinone class, recognized for its vivid violet hue and high transparency in solution. It is typically supplied as a dark violet powder or crystalline solid, showing excellent solubility in a wide range of organic solvents such as alcohols, esters, ketones, and hydrocarbons. Known for its outstanding lightfastness, high coloring strength, and thermal stability, Solvent Violet 58 is widely used for coloring plastics, synthetic fibers, coatings, inks, and waxes. Its molecular structure provides strong resistance to migration and fading, making it suitable for demanding applications where color stability is critical.

Main Properties

  • Chemical Class: Anthraquinone-based solvent dye

  • Appearance: Dark violet crystalline powder

  • Solubility: Good in organic solvents, insoluble in water

  • Lightfastness: Excellent, suitable for outdoor applications

  • Heat Resistance: High thermal stability, resistant to processing temperatures of most plastics

  • Applications: Plastics (PS, PMMA, PET, PVC), coatings, printing inks, synthetic fibers, waxes, candles, petroleum products

  • Migration Resistance: Strong resistance to bleeding and blooming

Application:

  • ‍Used in wood stains, wood coatings, printing inks, aluminum foil coloring, hot stamping foil coloring, paints, coatings, leather finishes, baking finishes, stationery ink and plastic coatings.
  • Widely used in wood coatings, printing ink, aluminum foil coloring, leather dyeing, bronzing, low temperature baking paint, stationery ink and plastic ink-jet.‍

Technical Specifications

  • ‍CAS NO: 52080-58-7
  • CI.NO: Solvent Violet 58
  • Molecular Formula: C16H11ClN2O2
  • Molecular Weight: 298.72
  • Shade: Purple‍

Package

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

How does Solvent Violet 58 perform under outdoor conditions?

Thanks to its anthraquinone structure, Solvent Violet 58 offers exceptional lightfastness, meaning it resists fading when exposed to sunlight for extended periods. This makes it ideal for outdoor products and automotive applications.

Is Solvent Violet 58 suitable for food-contact plastics?

Suitability for food-contact applications depends on regional regulations such as FDA or EU standards. Always verify compliance with relevant safety and migration limits before use in packaging or utensils.

Can Solvent Violet 58 be blended with other dyes or pigments?

Yes. It is often blended with other solvent dyes or pigments to create custom shades. Its high solubility in organic solvents allows for uniform mixing and stable color formulations.

What processing temperatures can Solvent Violet 58 withstand?

Solvent Violet 58 is heat stable and can typically withstand processing temperatures up to 300°C without significant color degradation, making it suitable for most thermoplastic processing methods.

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