Certifications: ISO 9001:2015
Solvent Black 5
Category: Solvent Dyes
CI Number: 50415
Chemical Class: Azine Dye
Form: Powder
Classic Nigrosine Black for Lacquers, Inks & Waxes
Solvent Black 5, widely known as Nigrosine, is a classic azine dye valued for its intense, jet-black color. It is highly soluble in polar organic solvents like alcohols and ketones, making it a top choice for formulating lacquers, inks, and stains. It is also used to color thermosetting plastics like Bakelite and for providing a deep black in wax-based products like shoe polish. Its high tinctorial strength makes it a very economical black.
Applications- Waxes: A primary colorant for black shoe polish, carbon paper wax, and other industrial waxes.
- Lacquers & Varnishes: Used to create black wood stains, lacquers, and other coatings.
- Ink Formulation: A key component in black printing inks, marker inks, and ballpoint pen inks.
- Plastics Coloring: Suitable for coloring phenolic resins (Bakelite) and other thermosets.
Key Benefits
- Intense, deep jet-black shade.
- Excellent solubility in alcohols, esters, and ketones.
- High tinctorial strength for strong color value.
- Highly economical and versatile.
Technical Highlights
- Common Name: Nigrosine (Spirit Soluble)
- Ionic Nature: Cationic/Non-ionic blend
- Appearance: Black Powder
Packaging & Availability
- Supplied in a standardized powder form.
- Standard Packing: 25 kg HDPE bags.
- Customized packaging is available upon request.
