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Polymer Soluble Dyes Manufacturers in India

Polymer Soluble Dyes

Colorants Chem Pvt Ltd is the manufacturers of polymer soluble dyes & also suppliers from last two decades. Polymer soluble solvent dyes have good dispersion & cover a diverse range of colors as mentioned below. Polymer dyes are available in Yellow, Orange, Red, Blue, Violet, Green & Blacks with surety of purity from last two decades. We are one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of Polymer soluble solvent dyes for plastics industries in India & Overseas. Our key advantages are:


Features of Polymer Dyes


Consist in the quality.

Good Heat Stability and Light Fastness.

High Resistance to Migration.

Metal Content far below prescribed limits of EN 71/3 and AP 89, hence facilitating use of all our products for PET applications.

Dyes dissolve completely in the plastics; melt at the respective processing temperature of the thermoplastics. This means – higher color yield and no shade variations.


Applications of Polymer Solvent Dyes


Master batches in different colors.

Fibres

Filaments

Engineering Plastics like ABS

PET, PVC and Nylon etc

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are polymer dyes, and what are their main applications?

Polymer dyes are solvent dyes that dissolve in plastics and give transparent, vivid, uniform colour in the polymer. They are mainly used for polystyrene, PET, polycarbonate, acrylic and ABS products.

  • Packaging: bottles and containers
  • Consumer goods: cutlery, stationery, toys, cosmetics packaging
  • Electronics and lighting: transparent covers
  • Automotive: lamps and trim

Choose polymer dyes by matching them to the polymer type, its processing temperature, the shade and transparency you need, and the light fastness required.

  • Polymer: polystyrene, PC, PET, ABS and acrylic each need compatible dyes
  • Heat stability: must exceed processing temperature
  • Fastness: light and migration resistance
  • Regulation: food-contact or toy-safety approvals where needed
  • Trial: run a moulding trial before production

To select dyes for PET bottles, choose dyes with heat stability above PET processing temperatures (about 270–290°C), high transparency and low migration, and check food-contact compliance where bottles hold food or drink.

  • Typical chemistry: anthraquinone, perinone and quinophthalone dyes
  • Check: heat stability, light fastness and clarity
  • Compliance: confirm applicable rules such as EU 10/2011 or US FDA
  • Trial: test in preform and bottle blowing

Polymer-soluble solvent dyes are selected to dissolve and stay stable in plastics at high processing temperatures, while solvent-soluble solvent dyes are selected to dissolve in liquid solvents for inks, coatings and fuels.

  • Polymer-soluble: need high heat stability and low migration
  • Solvent-soluble: need high solubility in the chosen solvent

Some dyes work in both; always check the data sheet

Polymer dyes are used to colour transparent and translucent plastic products by dissolving directly in the molten polymer, giving clear, bright colour without particles.

  • Packaging: transparent bottles and containers
  • Consumer goods: cutlery, stationery and toys
  • Electronics & lighting: lighting and electronics covers
  • Automotive: automotive lamps and trims
  • Household & cosmetics: cosmetic and household packaging

Common polymer dyes include C.I. Solvent Yellow 93 and 114, Solvent Orange 60, Solvent Red 135 and 179, Solvent Violet 13, Solvent Blue 104 and Solvent Green 3.

  • Solvent Yellow 93 and 114: yellow in polystyrene, PC and PET
  • Solvent Orange 60: orange in polystyrene, PC and PET
  • Solvent Red 135 and 179: red in polystyrene, PC and PET
  • Solvent Violet 13, Solvent Blue 104, Solvent Green 3: violet, blue and green shades

Yes. Polymer dyes are mainly used in thermoplastics, but can also be used in some thermosetting resins such as unsaturated polyester or epoxy if the dye is compatible with the resin and its curing system.

  • Thermoplastics: polystyrene, PC, PET, ABS, acrylic
  • Thermosets: unsaturated polyester, epoxy and similar resins
  • Check: curing chemistry and exotherm, which can affect shade
  • Trial: test before production

For sunlight exposure, select polymer dyes with high light fastness (Blue Wool rating 6–8), typically anthraquinone and perinone types, and combine them with UV stabilisers in the polymer.

  • Check: light fastness data in your polymer
  • Add: UV stabilisers or absorbers
  • Test: accelerated weathering such as xenon arc (ISO 4892-2)
  • Avoid: less stable azo dyes for long outdoor life

Yes. Polymer dyes can be blended to create custom shades if they are compatible in your polymer and have similar heat and light fastness.

  • Stability: use dyes with similar stability
  • Colour matching: match shades with a spectrophotometer
  • Validation: test in the actual polymer and process

If processing temperature or residence time is higher than the dye's heat stability, the dye can degrade, causing dull, shifted or weaker colour. Choosing a dye rated above the processing temperature keeps colour stable.

  • Typical melt temperatures: polystyrene 200–250°C, PET 270–290°C, polycarbonate 280–320°C
  • Reduce: residence time and avoid overheating
  • Check: heat stability data before trials
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