Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Clariant Hostaperm Violet BL 01 Pigment

Clariant Hostaperm Violet BL 01 is a high-performance organic pigment offering excellent lightfastness thermal stability and dispersibility in plastics and coatings. Part of Clariant’s premium Hostaperm® series it delivers intense violet shade with outstanding weather resistance and low migration—ideal for automotive polyolefins and engineering resins.
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Features Of Clariant Hostaperm Violet BL 01 Pigment

  1. High chroma and clean bluish violet shade with excellent lightfastness.

  2. Outstanding thermal stability suitable for high-temperature processing up to 280 °C.

  3. Good dispersibility in both polar and non-polar polymer systems.

  4. Excellent resistance to migration and blooming in PVC, polyolefins, and engineering plastics.

  5. Compliant with major global regulatory frameworks including REACH and RoHS.

Typical Applications Of Clariant Hostaperm Violet BL 01 Pigment

  1. Coloration of polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) fibers and films.

  2. Masterbatch formulation for automotive interior plastics.

  3. PVC applications including rigid profiles, flexible flooring, and wire & cable sheathing.

  4. Engineering thermoplastics such as ABS, PC/ABS, and polyamide (PA6/PA66).

  5. Industrial coatings requiring high durability and color consistency.

Specifications Of Clariant Hostaperm Violet BL 01 Pigment

Chemical TypeQuinacridone derivative
Product FormFree-flowing powder
AppearanceViolet powder with slight blue undertone
Primary ApplicationsPolyolefins, PVC, engineering plastics, masterbatches
Key FeaturesHigh heat stability, low dusting, excellent dispersion
BenefitsConsistent batch-to-batch color, minimal filter clogging, low extractables
Regulatory StatusREACH registered; compliant with EU Directive 2002/72/EC for food-contact plastics (subject to specific migration limits)


Clariant Hostaperm Violet BL 01 Pigment – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the primary chemical class of Hostaperm Violet BL 01?

A: Hostaperm Violet BL 01 is a high-performance perylene-based organic pigment, belonging to the perylene diimide family, known for exceptional lightfastness, thermal stability, and resistance to migration in demanding polymer applications.


Q2: Is this pigment suitable for use in polyolefins such as PP or PE?

A: Yes — Hostaperm Violet BL 01 is specifically engineered for excellent dispersion and stability in polyolefin matrices, including homopolymer and copolymer polypropylene and polyethylene, even under high-temperature processing conditions.


Q3: How does its weathering performance compare to other violet pigments in outdoor applications?

A: Due to its perylene backbone, Hostaperm Violet BL 01 delivers outstanding resistance to UV radiation and atmospheric exposure, significantly outperforming many quinacridone- or dioxazine-based violets in long-term outdoor applications such as automotive exterior parts and agricultural films.


Q4: Can it be used in food-contact plastics?

A: Hostaperm Violet BL 01 is not certified for direct food-contact applications under current global regulatory frameworks. It is intended for non-food-contact industrial and technical uses where high chroma and durability are required.


Q5: What is the typical dosage range when formulating colored masterbatches?

A: Dosage depends on the desired shade strength and base polymer, but it is typically used at low concentrations — generally ranging from 0.1% to 2% by weight in masterbatch formulations — due to its high tinting strength and efficient color development.



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