Certifications: ISO 9001:2015

Acid Red 131

Category: Acid Dyes

CI Number: 26900

Chemical Class: Disazo Dye

Form: Powder

Shade

High-Yield Red for Leather and Textiles

Acid Red 131 is a versatile acid dye known for its high tinctorial strength and good all-around performance. It produces a bright, yellowish-red shade and is particularly effective for achieving deep, saturated colours economically. Its balanced fastness properties and strong colour yield make it a popular choice for a wide range of applications, including the dyeing of leather, wool, silk, and nylon. It is a reliable workhorse dye for producing vibrant and consistent red colouration.

Applications
  • Leather Finishing: Widely used for its ability to produce deep, vibrant reds on all types of leather.
  • Textile Dyeing: Suitable for dyeing wool, silk, and nylon for apparel and home furnishings.
  • Paper Colouring: Can be used to tint paper and board.
  • Ink Formulation: Used in some specialty water-based and solvent-based inks.

Key Benefits

  • High tinctorial strength for economical deep shades.
  • Bright, yellowish-red colour.
  • Good all-around fastness properties.
  • Good solubility and dyeing characteristics.

Technical Highlights

  • 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.