Certifications: ISO 9001:2015

Acid Red 88

Category: Acid Dyes

CI Number: 15620

Chemical Class: Azo Dye (Monoazo)

Form: Powder

Shade

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.