Description

Solvent Violet 38 is a high-performance anthraquinone-based solvent dye known for its excellent solubility and vibrant violet color. This product is engineered to deliver consistent, high-strength coloration and superior fastness properties in non-aqueous systems. It is a critical component for manufacturers in the plastics, inks, and coatings industries seeking reliable and efficient pigmentation solutions.

Application

• Plastics Coloring: Primary application for coloring a wide range of polymers, including polystyrene (PS), polycarbonate (PC), and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA).
• Ink Manufacturing: Used in solvent-based printing inks, including flexographic and gravure inks, for packaging and publications.
• Industrial Coatings: Imparts durable and vivid violet shades to various solvent-borne industrial and automotive coatings.
• Wood Stains and Varnishes: Provides transparent, penetrating color for decorative wood finishing products.
• Waxes and Greases: Employed for the coloration of lubricants, candles, and other wax-based compounds.
• Specialty Applications: Suitable for use in colored lacquers, marker pen inks, and other specialty organic solvent systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Solvent Violet 38
CAS No.	63512-14-1
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₂₇N₃O₄
Molecular Weight	421.49 g/mol
Synonyms	1,4-Bis[(2,6-diethyl-4-methylphenyl)amino]anthraquinone; C.I. Solvent Violet 38; Oil Violet; Anthraquinone Violet; Ceres Violet BA; MACROLEX Violet B; Waxoline Violet BA; Thermoplast Violet 454; Plast Violet 8870; Savinyl Violet B; Sudan Violet 478
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Solvent Violet 38 is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot is tested against stringent in-house specifications for critical parameters including color strength, hue, solubility, and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark Violet Powder or Crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to Standard
Color Strength	100 ± 3% (vs. Standard)
Hue	Within agreed tolerance
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Solubility	Clear solution in toluene
Moisture Content	≤ 0.5%
Ash Content	≤ 0.5%

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