Certifications: ISO 9001:2015

Acid Yellow 36

Acid Dyes

CI Number: 13065

Chemical Class: Azo Dye (Monoazo)

Form: Powder

Shade

Metanil Yellow Acid Dye for Wool, Silk, Nylon, & Leather, Paper, Detergent & Wood Stains

Acid Yellow 36, also known as Metanil Yellow, is a widely used water-soluble acid dye belonging to the monoazo chemical class. Known for its distinctive reddish-yellow hue, it is an adaptable colourant primarily used in acidic dye baths to colour protein and polyamide fibres. With its good levelling properties and good tinctorial strength.
Acid Yellow 36 produces a uniform, consistent colour on materials like wool, silk, and nylon. Its cost-effectiveness and reliability make it a staple choice for various industrial dyeing and staining applications.

Applications
  • Textile Dyeing: Wool, silk, and nylon fibres, yarns, and fabrics.
  • Leather Finishing: Surface dyeing for leather goods and suede.
  • Paper Colouring: Specialty papers and pulp staining.
  • Industrial Stains: Formulation of wood stains and other industrial colourants.
  • Detergent: Used in detergent formulations to improve product appearance and impart vibrant colour to liquid cleaners.

Key Benefits

  • Uniform dyeing with excellent levelling properties.
  • Good solubility in water for easy dye bath preparation.
  • Cost-effective solution for achieving bright reddish-yellow shades.
  • Strong tinctorial value and colour build-up on target fibres.
  • Versatile across multiple industrial applications.

Technical Highlights

  • Solubility: Soluble in water.
  • Fastness: Moderate lightfastness and wash fastness.
  • Appearance: Reddish-yellow 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.