Solvent Red 122 is a metal-complex solvent dye valued for its brilliant, bluish-red (magenta) shade and good all-around performance. It offers a combination of high colour strength, good fastness, and excellent solubility in polar solvents. It is a very versatile dye used extensively in wood coatings to create rich, transparent magenta and rosewood tones. It is also a popular choice for high-quality printing inks.