Certifications: ISO 9001:2015

Acid Red 357

Category: Acid Dyes

CI Number: 188540

Chemical Class: Azo Dye (Metal Complex)

Form: Powder

Shade

High-Performance Metal-Complex Red for Nylon

Acid Red 357 is a 1:2 metal-complex dye engineered for exceptional fastness on polyamide fibres. It delivers a neutral to slightly yellowish-red shade with outstanding resistance to light, washing, and heat. This makes it an ideal choice for durable goods such as automotive textiles, commercial carpets, and performance apparel. The robust pre-metallised structure ensures maximum colour stability and reproducibility, even in demanding dyeing cycles and end-use conditions.

Applications
  • Automotive Textiles: Gives robust, lightfast colour for nylon car seats, carpets, and interior fabrics.
  • Nylon Dyeing: A preferred choice for textiles like outdoor gear and sportswear.
  • Wool Dyeing: Offers superior fastness for high-quality wool products where durability is paramount.
  • Leather Finishing: Delivers a highly durable and lightfast red for premium leather.

Key Benefits

  • Outstanding lightfastness and wet fastness properties.
  • High heat stability, suitable for modern processing conditions.
  • Good build-up for achieving deep, saturated shades economically.
  • Excellent reproducibility and dyeing performance.

Technical Highlights

  • Dye Type: 1:2 Metal-Complex Dye.
  • Lightfastness: Excellent (7-8).
  • 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.