Basic Blue 159 is a synthetic basic dyes belonging to the triphenylmethane dye family.

This vibrant blue dye is renowned for its excellent coloring performance and relative stability, and is widely used in multiple industrial fields.

 

Key Features
-Chemical name: C.I. Basic Blue 159
-Molecular Structure: Complex Triphenylmethane Derivatives
-Appearance: Usually dark blue powder
-Solubility: Easily soluble in water and ethanol
-Color light: bright blue with a slight red phase

 

The main application areas of basic blue 159

1. Textile dyeing

Basic Blue 159 is one of the commonly used dyes in the textile industry, particularly suitable for:
-Acrylic fiber dyeing
-Modified polyester fiber
-Dyeing of silk and wool (under specific conditions)

 

This dye can provide a bright and long-lasting blue hue, and has good wash fastness.

 

2. Paper coloring

In the paper industry, basic blue 159 is used for:

-Color paper production
-Specialty paper decoration
-Surface treatment of paper

3. Ink manufacturing

Basic Blue 159 is an important component of certain types of inks, particularly:
-Inkjet printer ink
-Office supplies ink
-Some packaging printing inks
4. Other industrial applications
-Coloring of plastic products
-Temporary coloring of cosmetics
-Laboratory indicators (under specific circumstances)