Description

C.I. Vat Green 12 is a high-performance, synthetic organic pigment belonging to the vat dye class, identified by CAS No. 6661-46-7. It is valued for its excellent color fastness, chemical stability, and vibrant green hue, making it a critical component for demanding coloration applications. This pigment is essential for manufacturers in the textile, plastics, and specialty coatings industries who require durable, lightfast, and solvent-resistant green pigments for their products.

Application

• Textile Dyeing and Printing: Primarily used for dyeing cotton, wool, and viscose, offering superior wash and light fastness.
• Plastics and Masterbatch Coloration: Imparts stable green color to polymers like PVC, polyolefins, and engineering plastics.
• Industrial and Automotive Coatings: Used in high-performance paints and coatings requiring excellent weatherability and chemical resistance.
• Ink Formulation: Suitable for specialty printing inks, including packaging and security inks, where color consistency is paramount.
• Paper Coloration: Employed in the production of high-grade colored papers and decorative laminates.
• Leather Finishing: Used for dyeing leather goods to achieve deep, fast green shades.

Basic Information

Product Name	C.I. Vat Green 12
CAS No.	6661-46-7
Molecular Formula	C36H18N2O6
Molecular Weight	574.54 g/mol
Synonyms	Vat Green 12; C.I. 59825; C.I. Pigment Green 12; Dibenzanthrone; 16,17-Dimethoxydibenzanthrone; Caledon Jade Green; Indanthren Jade Green; Cibanone Jade Green; Paliogen Green 8970
EINECS	229-694-5

Quality Control

Our C.I. Vat Green 12 is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Each lot is tested against rigorous in-house specifications for critical parameters including color strength, shade, particle size distribution, and chemical purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing these results 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, prolonged exposure to direct light should be avoided to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark Green Powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to Standard
Color Strength	100 ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Hue	Matches Standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Moisture Content	≤ 2.0%
Ash Content	≤ 1.0%
Particle Size (D50)	< 5.0 µm

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