Manganese Violets

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Ultramarine and manganese violet pigments in pots






What are Manganese Violet Pigments?

Manganese violets are clean, bright, red-shade violets. They are non-toxic, inorganic pigments which are used in a wide variety of applications. They are particularly popular for use in artists’ colours, cosmetics and plastics.

Manganese violet pigment powder

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The exact chemical structure of manganese violet pigment has not yet been fully identified. However it can be described as

Manganese ammonium pyrophosphates

Chemical Formula
NH4MnP207

Colour Index Reference
C.I. Pigment Violet 16:77742

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Manganese violet pigments are used in a variety of applications


· Artists’ Colours
    Oil, pastels and pencils, children’s paints

· Cosmetics
    Eye shadow, mascara, lipsticks, nail varnish
    Colour cosmetics are amongst the most popular uses for manganese violets. The depth and vibrancy of the shades and their exceptional safety record make them ideal for all colour cosmetic applications.

    Manganese violets are approved for use in cosmetics by the FDA, EU and Japan for external use, including sensitive areas which come into contact with mucous membrane and also for use in lipsticks.

· Plastics
    Manganese violets are widely used in the coloration of plastics. Premier grades, Premier VT and Premier VM, are recommended for use in plastic applications.
    · Thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers
    · Reinforced and expanded plastics
    · Engineering polymers
    · Packaging
    · Films and containers

· Paints
    Industrial finishes, alkyd and polyurethane paints, powder coatings

· Printing Inks
    Screen, textile, hot stamping foils

· Construction
    Window profiles, roofing granules, tiles and shingles, clear plastic sheeting, sealing compound

· Floor Coverings
    Vinyl, linoleum, floor paints
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Hide details for Benefits of Manganese VioletsBenefits of Manganese Violets

· Bright, clean, red-shade violets
· Non-toxic
· Cosmetic approved world-wide
· Safe for use in toys
· Excellent heat stability up to 280°C
· Excellent lightfastness
· Blue Wool Scale 7-8 (max)
· Non-migratory
· Outstanding in colour correction applications
· Acid resistant