Description

Solvent Blue 6 is a high-purity, anthraquinone-based solvent dye known for its excellent solubility in organic media and strong, stable blue coloration. This product is essential for industries requiring precise and durable tinting of non-polar materials, offering superior lightfastness and chemical resistance compared to many other colorants. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the plastics, ink, and specialty coatings sectors for coloring polymers, resins, and a wide range of industrial fluids.

Application

• Primary coloring agent for a wide range of engineering plastics (e.g., polystyrene, ABS, polycarbonate) and synthetic fibers.
• Solvent-based printing inks for packaging, publications, and specialty printing applications.
• Tinting of industrial lubricants, greases, and fuels for identification and leak detection.
• Coloration of wood stains, lacquers, and varnishes in the decorative coatings industry.
• Manufacturing of colored waxes and polishes.
• Staining and identification of non-polar solvents and chemical intermediates in laboratory and process settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Solvent Blue 6
CAS No.	6786-84-1
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₂₄N₂O₂
Molecular Weight	324.42 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis(butylamino)anthraquinone; C.I. Solvent Blue 6; Oil Blue B; Waxoline Blue AP-FW; Ceres Blue GN; Macrolex Blue RR; 1,4-Bis(n-butylamino)anthraquinone; Anthraquinone Blue AP
EINECS	229-851-4

Quality Control

Our Solvent Blue 6 is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. Each lot is tested against rigorous internal specifications for color strength, purity, and solubility. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, identification, and impurity profiles 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. The product is light-sensitive and should be stored away from direct light exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark blue crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Color Strength	100 ± 3% (vs. Standard)
Solubility (in Toluene)	Complete, clear solution
Moisture Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Ash Content	≤ 0.2%

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