
Acid Red 1 is a monoazo dye valued for its pure, bright bluish-red shade, often described as a rubine or magenta colour. It is a levelling-type acid dye with good solubility, making it straightforward to apply to protein and polyamide fibres. Its primary strength lies in the brilliance and clarity of its shade, making it an excellent choice for fashion apparel, yarns, and other textile applications where a specific, vibrant bluish-red is required.