Description

Pigment Violet 34 is a high-performance, synthetic organic pigment belonging to the quinacridone chemical class. This compound is valued for its exceptional color strength, excellent lightfastness, and outstanding weather resistance, making it a critical component for durable color formulations. It is primarily used by manufacturers in the coatings, plastics, and printing ink industries seeking vibrant, long-lasting violet and purple shades.

Application

• Industrial Coatings: Used in automotive paints, coil coatings, and industrial finishes for excellent exterior durability and UV resistance.
• Plastics Coloring: Imparts stable violet coloration to engineering plastics, PVC, polyolefins, and synthetic fibers, with good heat stability.
• Printing Inks: A key pigment for high-quality publication gravure, flexographic, and packaging inks requiring color consistency and fastness properties.
• Artist Colors: Employed in the manufacture of professional-grade acrylics, oils, and watercolors for its pure hue and permanence.
• Specialty Applications: Suitable for colored pencils, masterbatches, and other applications demanding high pigmentary performance.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pigment Violet 34
CAS No.	12612-32-7
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₁₂N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	312.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Quinacridone Violet; C.I. Pigment Violet 34; PV 34; 2,9-Dimethylquinacridone; C.I. 564100; Hostaperm Violet RL; Cinquasia Violet R; Permanent Violet RL
EINECS	235-702-6

Quality Control

Our Pigment Violet 34 is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch is tested against rigorous in-house specifications to ensure consistent coloristic properties, particle size distribution, and chemical purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as color strength, hue, and residue on sieve is provided with each shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability for your formulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. For long-term storage, ensure containers are kept sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Violet Powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Color Strength	100 ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Hue	Within agreed tolerance
Residue on Sieve (63 µm)	≤ 0.1 %
Volatile Matter	≤ 2.0 %
pH Value (Aqueous Slurry)	6.0 - 8.0
Lightfastness	≥ 7 (ISO 105-B02)
Weatherfastness	≥ 4 (ISO 4892-2)

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