Solvent Violet 13 is a versatile anthraquinone dye that produces a bright, clean, bluish-violet shade. It is valued for its good heat stability and lightfastness, making it a durable colorant for many industrial applications. It is widely used for coloring a variety of plastics where a pure and vibrant violet is required, and is also effective for coloring nonpolar materials like oils and waxes.
Applications
Plastics Coloring: A primary choice for coloring polystyrene (PS), ABS, PMMA, and other plastics.
Oils, Fuels & Waxes: Used to color lubricants, greases, candles, and for marking fuels.
Smoke Colorants: Its stability allows for its use in violet smoke formulations.
Cosmetics: Used in some externally applied cosmetic formulations.