High chroma violet shade with excellent bluish undertone for vibrant, clean coloration.
Outstanding thermal stability up to 260 °C, suitable for demanding polymer processing conditions.
Excellent lightfastness and weather resistance (Xenon arc rating: ISO 11341, Grade 7–8).
Good dispersibility in both polar and non-polar media, including polyolefins, PVC, and engineering plastics.
Compliant with major global regulatory frameworks including REACH, RoHS, and US FDA 21 CFR §178.3290 for food-contact applications (when used within specified limits).
Polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) injection-molded consumer goods.
PVC profiles, cables, and flooring requiring long-term color retention.
Engineering thermoplastics such as ABS and PC/ABS blends for automotive interior components.
Masterbatch formulations for high-performance industrial packaging films.
Textile fibers (polyester) in solution-dyeing and spun-dye processes.
| Chemical Type | Quinacridone derivative |
| Product Form | Fine powder |
| Appearance | Violet to reddish-violet free-flowing powder |
| Primary Applications | Polyolefins, PVC, ABS, polyester fibers |
| Key Features | High tinctorial strength, low migration, excellent heat stability |
| Benefits | Consistent batch-to-batch color reproducibility and minimal filter pressure buildup |
| Recommended Processing Temperature Range | 180–260 °C |
| Regulatory Compliance | REACH registered, RoHS compliant, FDA 21 CFR §178.3290 (food-contact approved) |
Q1: What is the primary chemical class of Hostaperm Violet P-RL?
A: Hostaperm Violet P-RL 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 food-contact plastics?
A: Hostaperm Violet P-RL is not approved for direct food-contact applications under major global regulatory frameworks. It is intended for non-food-contact industrial and decorative uses, such as automotive interior parts, technical films, and general-purpose engineering thermoplastics.
Q3: Which polymers is Hostaperm Violet P-RL most commonly used in?
A: This pigment demonstrates excellent compatibility and dispersion stability in polyolefins (PP, PE), polyesters (PET, PBT), and polycarbonate. It is less suited for highly polar or hydrophilic systems such as nylon or ABS without tailored surface treatment.
Q4: How does Hostaperm Violet P-RL perform under high-temperature processing?
A: The pigment exhibits outstanding thermal stability, retaining its violet hue and performance characteristics during standard melt processing of polyolefins and engineering plastics up to approximately 300 °C, making it suitable for extrusion, injection molding, and film blowing.
Q5: What is the typical dosage range for achieving strong coloration?
A: Dosage depends on formulation requirements and desired opacity, but it is typically used at low concentrations—generally ranging from 0.1% to 2% by weight—to achieve intense, clean violet shades with good tinctorial strength and minimal impact on mechanical properties.
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