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Acid Blue 72

Acid Blue 72 is soluble in water and ethanol is purple. It is golden yellow to golden orange in concentrated sulfuric acid, and turns into pale green after dilution. Adding sodium hydroxide to the aqueous solution has a purple precipitate.

TRADE NAME:Acid Blue EGL

Key Features

  • ‍High water solubility for easy application
  • Excellent affinity for protein fibers
  • Bright and vivid blue shade
  • Good light and washing fastness
  • Suitable for textile, leather, and nylon dyeing
  • Stable under standard storage conditions
  • Compatible with common acid dye auxiliaries‍

Technical Specifications

CAS NO: 12219-17-9

Leveling(grade)

Displacement

Whitening

Solubility(g/L)

Metal ion effect(grade)

copper

iron

chromium

5

B

bad

40(90℃)

D

Colour Fastness Test

Test Methods

fiber

Alkali resistance

Carbonization

potting

Alkali fluff

Acid fluff

soaping

Perspiration

Sun exposure

discolor

Staining

discolor

Staining

discolor

Staining

ISO

wool

4~5

4~5

5

1

1

4

4

2

3~4

4

5~6

NylosanBlueE—GL Color fastness on nylon (grade)

Fixing situation

soaping (60℃)

Alkali perspiration

Flooding

Sun exposure

discolor

Nylon stain

Cotton stain

discolor

Nylon stain

Cotton stain

discolor

Nylon stain

Cotton stain

Unfixed

4

4

5

4~5

3~4

4~5

5

4

4~5

6

Fixing

4~5

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

Application:

Used for silk, acrylic, tannin mordant dyeing cotton dyeing, also can be used for leather, paper, hemp and glue directly printing and dyeing, the discharge printing. Can also be used in oil and fat, paint color, also can be used in the preparation of color which used in ink.

Acid Blue 72 Use condition

  • ‍1. Mainly used for dyeing nylon, it is one of nylon special dyes; it can also be used for dyeing and direct printing of wool, silk and its blends.
  • 2. Nylon dyeing: It is carried out in a weakly acidic or neutral bath. The leveling property and the width of the horizontal strip are good. The lightness of the light medium color is better, the darkness of the wet processing is not good, and it is suitable for dyeing the light color. The wet treatment fastness can be improved by fixing the tannin after dyeing.
  • 3. Wool dyeing: It can be carried out in a strong acid or weak acid bath, and Yuanming powder can be used as a retarding agent.
  • 4. Blending of the blended fabric: When the wool is dyed in the same bath as the various fibers, the silk is heavily stained and the cellulose fibers are slightly stained.‍

FAQ

What fibers can Acid Blue 72 dye effectively?

Acid Blue 72 works best on protein fibers like wool and silk, but it can also dye nylon and other synthetic fibers with good results.

How does Acid Blue 72 perform in terms of colorfastness?

This dye shows excellent light and washing fastness, maintaining vibrant blue tones even after repeated laundering.

Can Acid Blue 72 be mixed with other dyes?

Yes, it is compatible with many acid dyes and dyeing auxiliaries, allowing custom shades and blending without reducing dye performance.

What is the recommended storage for Acid Blue 72?

Keep the dye in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain its stability and dyeing quality over time.

Is Acid Blue 72 suitable for leather dyeing?

Yes, it can be used on leather, providing bright, even coloration while retaining the material’s natural texture.

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