Basic (Cationic) Dyes
Malachite Green
A brilliant blue-green cationic dye for acrylic, silk, wool, and paper.
Overview
Malachite Green is a triarylmethane cationic dye giving a bright, brilliant blue-green shade, among the most intense greens available in the basic dye range. Its strong cationic affinity suits acrylic, silk, and wool fibres, and it is also used for leather, bamboo, wood, and paper colouration, as well as for shading work.
Colour Reference
Appearance, dilution, and application
Appearance
Dilution
Application
Applications
Where it is used
- Acrylic fibre dyeing
- Silk and wool dyeing
- Leather, bamboo, and wood colouring
- Paper and board coloration
Benefits
Why mills choose it
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Brilliant blue-green shade
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Strong cationic affinity
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Suitable for acrylic, silk, and wool
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Versatile across paper and leather
Identity & Data
Technical data
Typical values. For a full technical datasheet or safety data sheet, get in touch.
- C.I. Name
- C.I. Basic Green 4
- C.I. Number
- 42000
- CAS Number
- 569-64-2
- Molecular Weight
- 364.91
- Molecular Formula
- C23H25ClN2
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