About The Product

Acid dyes are typically used to dye natural protein (wool and silk), synthetic polyamide (nylon) and to a small extent acrylics and blends of these fibres.

Application of the product

1. Textile Industry: Acid dyes are extensively used in the textile industry for dyeing natural and synthetic protein fibers. They provide vibrant and permanent colors and have excellent lightfastness and washfastness properties. Acid dyes are particularly popular for dyeing wool and silk due to their affinity for these fibers.
2. Leather Dyeing: Acid dyes are also used for dyeing leather. They can produce rich and uniform coloration on leather goods such as shoes, bags, belts, and garments.
3. Paper Dyeing: Acid dyes are sometimes used to color paper products, including specialty papers and art papers. They can be employed in various paper crafting and art projects.
4. Ink Formulations: Acid dyes are used in the formulation of inks, particularly inks used for marking and coding applications. They can be applied to paper, cardboard, and certain plastics.
5. Laboratory and Biological Staining: Acid dyes find applications in laboratory settings for staining biological specimens, such as cells and tissues, for microscopic examination. They are commonly used in techniques like the Papanicolaou stain (Pap stain) for cytology.
6. Food Coloring: Some acid dyes are approved for use as food colorants, although this usage is less common compared to other types of food dyes.
7. Art and Craft: Acid dyes are used by artists and crafters for various projects, including dyeing yarns and fibers for knitting, weaving, and other textile arts, as well as for dyeing natural materials such as wood and feathers.

Packaging Info

Acid Dyes are available in 1kg, 10kg, 25kg & 50kg packaging size.