Dyeing and Pigments

​Pigment Violet 3 (CI 42535:2)

Chemical Class: Triphenylmethane

​Specifications

• ​Color Index No.: 42535:2
• ​Appearance: Violet powder
• ​Specific Surface Area: 53.40 m²/g
• ​Bulk Density: 1.47 kg/L
• ​Oil Absorption: 46.90 g/100g
• ​Density: 1.79 g/cm³

​Applications

• ​Printing Inks:
  • Ideal for ​flexographic, ​gravure, and ​offset inks in packaging, labels, and publications, offering ​vibrant violet hues and ​good dispersion stability.
• ​Coatings:
  • Used in ​industrial coatings and ​decorative paints where ​moderate weather resistance and ​high color intensity are required.
• ​Plastics & Polymers:
  • Suitable for ​PVC, ​polyolefins, and ​rubber products requiring ​bright violet coloration with ​thermal stability (up to 180°C).
• ​Textiles:
  • Applied in ​synthetic fiber dyeing for durable violet shades with ​moderate washfastness.