Description

Basic Blue 162 is a synthetic cationic dye belonging to the triarylmethane class, widely recognized for its intense and vibrant blue coloration. This high-performance dye is engineered to deliver exceptional color strength, brightness, and fastness properties in demanding industrial applications. It is a critical component for manufacturers in the textile, paper, and specialty ink industries seeking reliable and consistent blue pigments for their products.

Application

• Textile Dyeing and Printing: Primarily used for dyeing acrylic, modacrylic, and cationic-dyeable polyester fibers, offering excellent wash and light fastness.
• Paper Coloring: Employed in the production of specialty papers, including colored tissue, decorative paper, and security paper, providing uniform and bright shades.
• Ink Manufacturing: A key pigment for creating blue inks used in flexographic, gravure, and inkjet printing applications.
• Leather Finishing: Used to impart a deep blue color to leather goods, ensuring good penetration and color uniformity.
• Biological Staining: Utilized in microscopy as a histological stain for specific tissue components in laboratory settings.
• Plastics and Polymers: Incorporated for mass coloration of certain plastics where compatible with the polymer matrix.

Basic Information

Product Name	Basic Blue 162
CAS No.	15085-91-3
Molecular Formula	C41H48ClN3O6S2
Molecular Weight	786.46 g/mol
Synonyms	Basic Blue 162; C.I. 11052; Astrazon Blue BG; Aizen Cathilon Blue BG; Maxilon Blue BG; Sevron Blue BG; Sumiacryl Blue N-BG; Cationic Blue BG; 2-[[4-[Ethyl(3-sulfophenyl)methyl]amino]phenyl][4-[ethyl[(3-sulfophenyl)methyl]azaniumylidene]cyclohexa-2,5-dien-1-ylidene]methyl]benzenesulfonate chloride
EINECS	239-136-1

Quality Control

Our Basic Blue 162 is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Every lot is tested against rigorous in-house specifications, which include color strength, shade, solubility, and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the specific test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical 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 strong oxidizing agents. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark blue to blue-violet powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Color Strength	≥ 98% (vs. Standard)
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture Content	≤ 5.0%
Water Solubility	Conforms
Ash Content	≤ 1.0%

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