Acid Violet 17

Category: Acid Dyes

CI Number: 42640

Shade

Acid Violet 17 is a water-soluble acid dye used in textiles, inks, detergents, and paper. It is known for its bright violet colour, strong colouring ability, and consistent performance in acidic conditions.

Applications
  • Textile dyeing: Suitable for wool, silk, and nylon (polyamide) fibres.
  • Ink: Used in marker inks, pen inks, stamp pad inks, and water-based printing inks.
  • Detergents: Added to liquid laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, and fabric care products.
  • Paper: Used for colouring paper and pulp, correcting shades and tints, and in specialty or decorative papers.

Key Benefits

  • Highly solubility in water.
  • Produces a bright and even violet colour.
  • Good stability against light and heat.
  • Works well in both acidic and mildly alkaline formulas.