Certifications: ISO 9001:2015

Acid Orange 3

Category: Acid Dyes

CI Number: 10385

Chemical Class: Nitro Dye

Form: Powder

Shade

Bright Yellowish-Orange Dye for Wool & Silk

Acid Orange 3 is a nitro-class acid dye valued for its bright, clean, yellowish-orange shade. While offering excellent leveling properties, it is typically used in applications where high wet fastness is not a primary requirement. Its main advantages are its shade brilliance and ease of application, making it a cost-effective choice for colouring protein fibres like wool and silk, as well as for certain industrial colouring purposes where a vibrant orange is desired.

Applications
  • Wool & Silk Dyeing: Provides bright, level shades on wool and silk yarn and fabrics.
  • Nylon Dyeing: Suitable for dyeing polyamide fibers, though with moderate fastness.
  • Paper Coloring: Can be used for tinting specialty papers.
  • Leather Finishing: Used in spray dyeing for a surface color on leather.

Key Benefits

  • Bright and clean yellowish-orange hue.
  • Excellent leveling properties ensure uniform colour.
  • Good solubility in water.
  • Economical choice for brilliant orange shades.

Technical Highlights

  • Fastness: Moderate light and wet fastness properties.
  • Application: Applied in a strong acidic dye bath.
  • Appearance: Yellowish-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.