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Solvent dyes and colorants for plastics

Oil and solvent soluble dyes used to color plastics, fuels, waxes, inks and coatings.
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143
Suppliers
516
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About solvent dyes and colorants for plastics

Solvent dyes dissolve in organic solvents, oils, waxes and plastics but not in water. The group includes azo, anthraquinone, perinone, quinoline and metal complex dyes with Colour Index names starting with Solvent, such as Solvent Yellow 33 or Solvent Red 135, and the fat-soluble dyes used for marking fuels.

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They give transparent colours to polystyrene, PET, polycarbonate and acrylic plastics, colour fuels, lubricants, waxes, candles, wood stains, printing and ballpoint inks, and smoke compositions. For engineering plastics, heat stability and migration resistance decide which dye can be used. Some countries require specific marker dyes in subsidised or tax exempt fuels. Masterbatch producers often prefer solvent dyes over pigments when they need full transparency and no haze.

Specify the Colour Index name, strength, melting point, heat stability, light fastness in the target polymer and solubility in your solvent. Ask whether the grade is approved for food contact plastics or toys where that applies. Solvent dyes are classified under HS subheading 3204.19.

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Quick answers about buying solvent dyes and colorants for plastics on CompoundList.

What are solvent dyes and colorants for plastics?

Oil and solvent soluble dyes used to color plastics, fuels, waxes, inks and coatings.

How many solvent dyes and colorants for plastics are listed on CompoundList?

CompoundList lists 143 chemicals in solvent dyes and colorants for plastics. 516 suppliers offer products in this category.

Which solvent dyes and colorants for plastics are the most popular?

The most searched and traded solvent dyes and colorants for plastics on CompoundList include Fluorescein, Methylene blue, C.I. Solvent Yellow 2, Hemin and C.I. Solvent Violet 8. They are part of the wider dyes and pigments family.

How do I buy solvent dyes and colorants for plastics in bulk?

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