Certifications: ISO 9001:2015

Acid Orange 74

Acid Dyes

CI Number: 18740

Chemical Class: Azo Dye (Metal Complex)

Form: Powder

Shade

High-Lightfastness Orange for Nylon & Wool

Acid Orange 74 is a 1:1 metal-complex acid dye specifically designed for applications requiring high lightfastness. It produces a reddish-orange shade with excellent durability, making it a preferred choice for colouring materials that will have significant light exposure, such as automotive textiles and high-quality carpets. The metal-complex structure provides robust performance, including good wet fastness and stability during dyeing processes.

Applications
  • Nylon Dyeing: Ideal for automotive textiles, outdoor gear, and carpeting where lightfastness is critical.
  • Wool & Silk Dyeing: Provides a durable and lightfast orange for high-end apparel and home furnishings.
  • Leather Finishing: Used for high-quality leather where colour longevity is a key requirement.

Key Benefits

  • Very high lightfastness.
  • Good wet fastness properties.
  • Good build-up for achieving deep shades.
  • Strong, reddish-orange shade.
  • High performance on polyamide and protein fibres.

Technical Highlights

  • Dye Type: 1:1 Metal-Complex Dye.
  • Lightfastness: Very Good (6).
  • Appearance: Reddish-orange 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.