Solvent Blue 48

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015

Solvent Blue 48

Solvent Dyes

Chemical Class: Azo Dye (Metal Complex)

Form: Powder

Shade

Versatile Blue Dye for Wood Stains and Inks

Solvent Blue 48 is a metal-complex solvent dye that produces a neutral, mid-blue shade with good all-around fastness. It offers excellent solubility in a variety of organic solvents, making it a versatile choice for formulating wood stains, lacquers, and printing inks. Its stable performance and consistent colour make it a reliable and economical option for various industrial coating applications.

Applications
  • Wood Coatings: Used to create transparent blue and grey tones in wood stains and lacquers.
  • Printing Inks: Suitable for gravure and flexographic inks for various substrates.
  • Industrial Finishes: Can be used in general-purpose industrial paints and coatings.
  • Leather Finishing: Provides a solid blue base colour for leather topcoats.

Key Benefits

  • ☑ Good solubility in alcohols, esters, and ketones.
  • ☑ Consistent, neutral blue shade.
  • ☑ Good all-around fastness properties for general use.
  • ☑ Economical choice for a versatile blue.

Technical Highlights

  • Shade: Mid-Blue
  • Dye Type: Metal-Complex
  • Appearance: Blue Powder

Packaging & Availability

  • Supplied in a standardized powder form.
  • Standard Packing: 25 kg HDPE bags.
  • Customized packaging is available upon request.