Description

Solvent Violet 48 is a high-performance, oil-soluble violet dye belonging to the anthraquinone chemical class. This compound is valued for its excellent color strength, stability, and solubility in non-polar organic media, making it a critical component for imparting vibrant and durable coloration. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the plastics, inks, coatings, and specialty chemical industries where consistent, high-quality pigmentation is required.

Application

• Primary colorant for the mass coloration of plastics, including polyolefins (PP, PE), polystyrene (PS), and ABS resins.
• Manufacturing of high-quality printing inks, especially for flexographic and gravure inks used in packaging.
• Pigmentation of industrial coatings, lacquers, and wood stains requiring lightfastness and chemical resistance.
• Coloring of waxes, greases, and other hydrocarbon-based compounds.
• Production of colored fibers and masterbatches for synthetic textiles.
• As a tinting agent in specialty oils and solvents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Solvent Violet 48
CAS No.	42887-23-0
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₂₇N₃O₄
Molecular Weight	421.49 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis[(2,6-diethyl-4-methylphenyl)amino]anthraquinone; C.I. Solvent Violet 48; Oil Violet; Anthraquinone Violet; Ceres Violet BA; MACROLEX Violet B; PLAST Violet 8980; Sudan Violet 48
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Solvent Violet 48 is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Each lot is tested against rigorous internal specifications for color value, strength, and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 heat sources and incompatible materials. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark violet powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Color Strength	100 ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility (in Toluene)	Complete, clear solution
Moisture (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Ash Content	≤ 0.5%

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