Solvent Red 218

Certifications: ISO 9001:2015

Solvent Red 218

Solvent Dyes

Chemical Class: Azo Dye (Metal Complex)

Form: Powder

Shade

Bluish-Red Metal-Complex Dye for Coatings

Solvent Red 218 is a premetallized solvent dye that delivers a deep, bluish-red shade with good fastness properties. It is designed for use in high-quality solvent-based systems where colour durability is important. Its excellent solubility and stability make it a strong candidate for formulating wood coatings, industrial paints, and printing inks that require a specific, cool-toned red with long-lasting performance.

Applications
  • Wood Coatings: Provides a deep, bluish-red shade for high-quality transparent wood finishes.
  • Industrial Paints: Used in stoving, acid-curing, and other durable paint systems.
  • Printing Inks: Suitable for high-performance gravure and flexographic inks.
  • Plastics Colouring: Can be used to colour certain types of plastic resins.

Key Benefits

  • Deep, bluish-red shade with high transparency.
  • Good lightfastness and heat stability.
  • Excellent solubility in polar organic solvents.
  • Strong and vibrant colour yield.

Technical Highlights

  • Tone: Bluish
  • Dye Type: Metal-Complex
  • Appearance: Dark Red Powder

Packaging & Availability

  • Supplied in a standardized powder form.
  • Standard Packing: 25 kg HDPE bags.
  • Customized packaging is available upon request.