Manganese Violets

Just when you thought we were all about blue …

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Manganese Violet brochure (all pages).pdf



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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Holliday Pigments manufacture the most comprehensive range of grades of manganese violet pigments available with colour characteristics and pigment properties designed to meet the needs of different users and applications.

GradeUS ReferenceApplicationsShade
VM405040General PurposeBlue
VM415041Artists’ Colours, Cosmetics, PaintsBlue
VM425042CosmeticsMid
VM435043CosmeticsRed
VM445044Artists’ Colours, Paints, Inks, CoatingsRed
Premier VM6139PlasticsBlue
Premier VT6145PlasticsRed


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