Certifications: ISO 9001:2015

Acid Red 73

Category: Acid Dyes

CI Number: 27290

Chemical Class: Disazo Dye

Form: Powder

Shade

Versatile Crocein Scarlet for Textiles & Leather

Acid Red 73, also known by its common name Crocein Scarlet MOO, is a disazo dye used to produce a bright, yellowish-red (scarlet) shade. It is a reliable and economical colourant for dyeing protein and polyamide fibres. With good water solubility and levelling properties, it provides consistent and uniform colour across various substrates, making it a staple for the textile, leather, and paper industries.

Applications
  • Textile Dyeing: Provides a bright scarlet colour on wool, silk, and nylon fibres.
  • Leather Finishing: Used for dyeing leather to achieve a solid, vibrant red base.
  • Paper Colouring: Suitable for the surface colouring and tinting of various paper grades.
  • Inks: Used in ink formulations to deliver bright, intense colour with good flow and clarity in writing and printing inks.

Key Benefits

  • Bright and vibrant yellowish-red (scarlet) shade.
  • Good levelling properties for even and consistent dyeing.
  • Highly economical for a wide range of applications.
  • Good solubility for easy dye bath preparation.

Technical Highlights

  • Common Name: Crocein Scarlet MOO.
  • Application: Applied from an acidic dye bath.
  • Appearance: Reddish-brown 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.