Description

Solvent Blue 97 is a high-performance, oil-soluble anthraquinone dye known for its excellent color strength and stability. This product is essential for providing a deep, vibrant blue hue in a variety of non-aqueous systems, ensuring consistent and reliable coloration. It is primarily used by manufacturers in the plastics, printing inks, and specialty coatings industries who require a durable and heat-stable colorant for their formulations.

Application

• Plastics Coloring: Used for mass coloration of various polymers, including polystyrene, ABS, and polycarbonate, offering excellent migration fastness and thermal stability during processing.
• Printing Inks: A key component in solvent-based and oil-based printing inks, particularly for packaging and publication gravure, flexographic, and specialty inks.
• Industrial Coatings: Imparts color to solvent-borne industrial and automotive coatings, where lightfastness and chemical resistance are critical.
• Wood Stains and Polishes: Provides transparent, penetrating color in oil-based wood treatment products.
• Waxes and Greases: Used for coloration of lubricating greases, candles, and synthetic waxes.
• Specialty Fluids: Suitable for coloring hydraulic fluids, cutting oils, and other functional industrial liquids.

Basic Information

Product Name	Solvent Blue 97
CAS No.	32724-62-2
Molecular Formula	C22H16N2O4
Molecular Weight	372.38 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(butylamino)-9,10-anthracenedione; C.I. Solvent Blue 97; Oil Blue 2R; Anthraquinone Blue B; Butylaminoanthraquinone Blue; Ceres Blue GN; 1,4-Bis(n-butylamino)anthraquinone; Plast Blue 866
EINECS	251-214-8

Quality Control

Our Solvent Blue 97 is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Each lot is tested against key parameters including color strength, shade, solubility, and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results of these tests is provided with every 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 heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark blue powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Color Strength	100% ± 3% (vs. Standard)
Shade	Within agreed tolerance
Solubility (in Toluene)	Clear, complete solution
Moisture Content	≤ 1.0%
Ash Content	≤ 0.5%
Particle Size (Passing 80 mesh)	≥ 95%

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