Description

Pigment Violet 1 is a synthetic organic pigment belonging to the triarylmethane class, valued for its bright and intense violet hue. This colorant is prized for its strong tinting strength and good dispersibility, making it a cost-effective solution for achieving vibrant shades. It serves as a critical raw material for manufacturers in the inks, coatings, plastics, and specialty textile printing industries seeking reliable and consistent coloration.

Application

• Printing Inks: Used in the formulation of solvent-based and publication gravure inks for packaging and decorative printing.
• Industrial Coatings: Imparts color to general industrial paints, including air-dry and stoving enamels for metal and wood substrates.
• Plastics Coloring: Suitable for coloring a range of thermoplastic polymers, such as PVC, polyolefins, and polystyrene, where high color strength is required.
• Textile Printing: Employed in pigment printing pastes for fabrics, offering good fastness properties on properly prepared textiles.
• Specialty Papers: Used in the surface coating and tinting of decorative and security papers.
• Artist Colors: A component in the manufacture of certain professional-grade artist paints and acrylics.
• Leather Finishes: Applied in pigmented finishes and coatings for leather goods.
• Masterbatch Production: A key ingredient for creating color concentrates used in plastic extrusion and molding processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pigment Violet 1
CAS No.	1326-03-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₅H₃₀N₃⁺·Cl⁻
Molecular Weight	407.98 g/mol
Synonyms	Basic Violet 1; Methyl Violet 10B; C.I. 42535; Gentian Violet B; Hexamethylpararosaniline chloride; Aniline Violet; Paris Violet; Pyoktanin; Crystal Violet (note: often confused but distinct); Contact for additional trade names.
EINECS	215-383-6

Quality Control

Our production of Pigment Violet 1 adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency in color strength, hue, and physical properties. Quality is verified through a series of tests including spectrophotometric color measurement, particle size analysis, and chemical identification. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, strength, and specific performance parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your formulation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided to prevent potential fading or color shift.

Specification

Item	Specification
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Color Strength	100% ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Hue	Conforms to Standard
Moisture Content	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Sieve (45μm)	≤ 1.0%
Water Soluble Matter	≤ 1.5%
pH of Aqueous Extract	5.0 - 7.0

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.