Certifications: ISO 9001:2015
Acid Red 88
Category: Acid Dyes
CI Number: 15620
Chemical Class: Azo Dye (Monoazo)
Form: Powder
Versatile Fast Red for Wool, Silk & Nylon
Acid Red 88 is a widely used levelling acid dye, also known by the commercial name Acid Fast Red A. It is known for its bright, bluish-red shade and good lightfastness, making it a staple in the dyer’s palette. This monoazo dye gives excellent colour build-up and consistent, repeatable results on protein and polyamide fibres. Its balance of brightness, fastness, and economic value makes it a go-to choice for a broad spectrum of textile and industrial applications.
Applications- Textile Dyeing: A primary choice for dyeing wool, silk, and nylon in apparel and home textiles.
- Leather Finishing: Provides a solid, bright red colour for leather goods.
- Paper Colouring: Used for tinting and colouring paper and cardboard.
- Ink & Stain Formulation: Use in water-based inks and wood stains.
Key Benefits
- Bright, clean bluish-red shade.
- Good levelling properties for uniform colour.
- Good lightfastness for many applications.
- Cost-effective and highly reliable.
- Good solubility and dyeing performance.
Technical Highlights
- Common Name: Acid Fast Red A.
- Application: Applied from an acidic dye bath.
- Appearance: Dark red powder.
- Ionic Nature: Anionic.
Packaging & Availability
- Supplied in a standardized powder form.
- Standard Packing: In 25 Kgs HDPE Bags or Fiber drum with liner.
- Customized packaging is available upon request.
