This page compares 5 violet organic pigments from TRESAI Chemical technical data sheets. Heat resistance spans 280–300 °C, top lightfastness reaches 8/8 on the Blue Wool scale (ISO 105-B02), and the grades cover 3 chemical classes (Quinacridone, Dioxazine, Triarylcarbonium (Basic Dye Lake)). Every value links to the full product specification; the complete dataset is in the 64-pigment properties comparison.
The Violet Comparison Table — 5 Grades
| Pigment | Chemical Class | C.I. | CAS | Heat | Light | Oil Abs. | Ink | Coat. | Plast. | Textile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigment Violet 19 | Quinacridone | 73900 | 1047-16-1 | 300 °C | 8/8 | ≤50 g/100g | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Pigment Violet 19 (B) | Quinacridone | 73900 | 1047-16-1 | 300 °C | 8/8 | ≤50 g/100g | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Pigment Violet 23 | Dioxazine | 12510 | 4682-99-5 | 280 °C | 8/8 | ≤45 g/100g | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pigment Violet 23 (B) | Dioxazine | 12510 | 4682-99-5 | 280 °C | 8/8 | ≤45 g/100g | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pigment Violet 27 | Triarylcarbonium (Basic Dye Lake) | 42535:3 | 12237-62-6 | 280 °C | 8/8 | ≤45 g/100g | ✓ | — | — | — |
Application columns are normalized from TRESAI technical data sheet application fields: Ink covers offset, solvent, water-based, NC and UV printing inks; Coating covers industrial, automotive, architectural and powder coatings; Plastic covers masterbatch and engineered resins; Textile covers textile printing and dyeing. A dash means the grade is not listed for that field on its technical data sheet.
Chemical Classes in This Family
This violet selection covers 3 chemical classes: Quinacridone (2); Dioxazine (2); Triarylcarbonium (Basic Dye Lake) (1). Class chemistry is the fastest predictor of solvent fastness and outdoor durability within a color family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which violet pigment has the highest heat resistance?
Pigment Violet 19, Pigment Violet 19 (B) hold 300 °C, 300 °C — the highest heat resistance among the 5 violet grades on this page.
Which violet pigments have the best lightfastness?
Pigment Violet 19, Pigment Violet 19 (B), Pigment Violet 23, Pigment Violet 23 (B), Pigment Violet 27 reach 8/8 on the Blue Wool scale (ISO 105-B02) — the best lightfastness in this violet selection.
Which violet pigments are suitable for plastics?
Pigment Violet 19, Pigment Violet 19 (B), Pigment Violet 23, Pigment Violet 23 (B) are listed for plastic applications (masterbatch and engineered resins) in this comparison.
View the full 64-pigment properties comparison
TRESAI Chemical supplies every grade listed above with technical data sheets and free samples for qualification testing. Contact our technical team.