Certifications: ISO 9001:2015
Solvent Red 23
Category: Solvent Dyes
CI Number: 26100
Chemical Class: Disazo Dye
Form: Powder
Classic Sudan III Red for Oils, Fats & Waxes
Solvent Red 23, widely known as Sudan III, is a classic oil-soluble disazo dye. It produces a strong, yellowish-red color and is primarily used for coloring hydrocarbon-based substances. Its excellent solubility in fats and oils has made it a traditional choice for a wide variety of industrial applications, from coloring waxes and candles to its use as a biological stain for identifying lipids in laboratory analysis.
Applications- Oils & Waxes: Used for coloring mineral oils, waxes, greases, and candles.
- Plastics Coloring: Suitable for coloring polystyrene, resins, and other polymers.
- Ink Formulation: A component in solvent-based inks and lacquers.
- Biological Staining: A standard stain used in histology to demonstrate the presence of fats and lipids.
Key Benefits
- High solubility in fats, oils, and hydrocarbons.
- Strong, yellowish-red shade.
- Cost-effective and highly versatile.
- Good stability in nonpolar formulations.
Technical Highlights
- Common Name: Sudan III
- Tone: Yellowish
- Appearance: Reddish-Brown Powder
Packaging & Availability
- Supplied in a standardized powder form.
- Standard Packing: 25 kg HDPE bags.
- Customized packaging is available upon request.
