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Acid Blue 83

Acid Blue 83 is Dark blue powder,Not soluble in cold water, slightly soluble in hot water and ethanol for light blue. The strong sulfuric acid for orange red, diluted into blue. In water solution to join sodium hydroxide purple precipitation.

TRADE NAME:

Weak Acid Brilliant Blue 6B,Acid Brilliant Cyanine 6B,Akacid Brilliant Blue 6B 200%,Anadurm Cyanine A-6B,Best Acid Brilliant Cyanine 6B,Brilliant Blue 6B

Key characteristics

  • Shade: Bright to deep turquoise-blue with high chroma and good shade stability.
  • Application range: Suitable for wool, silk, nylon (polyamide) and leather; adaptable for acid-printing on blends.
  • Solubility: Good water solubility when dissolved at recommended temperature and pH.
  • Dyeing bath: Works best in acidic baths (typical operating pH 2.5–4.5) with common acid dyes’ auxiliaries.
  • Fixation: Achieves high uptake with conventional acid-dyeing exhaustion or padding processes; salt and acid dosing influence depth.
  • Leveling: Good intrinsic leveling on protein fibres when used with appropriate leveling agents and dyeing profile.
  • Fastness profile: Balanced wet fastness and light fastness for many industrial uses; exact fastness depends on substrate and post-fix treatments.
  • Physical form: Supplied as powder or liquid concentrate; easy to dissolve and meter into production baths.
  • Compatibility: Compatible with common acid dye auxiliaries (levelers, dispersing agents, pH buffers); test for mixed-dye recipes is recommended.
  • Storage & handling: Stable if stored dry and away from heat and direct sunlight; follow safety data sheet for handling.

Application of Acid Blue 83:

Used for wool, silk, polyamide fiber fabric dyeing and printing directly, can also be used for leather and feathers dyeing.

Technical Specifications

  • ‍CAS NO: 6104-59-2
  • CI.NO: 42660
  • Molecular Formula: C45H44N3NaO7S2
  • Molecular Weight:825.79
  • Shade:Blue‍

Standard

Fiber

Soaping

Persperation Fastness

Oxygen bleaching

Light
Fastness

Fading

Stain

AATCC

Wool

3-4

3-4

4-5

1

2-3

ISO

Wool

4

4

4

1

3

What fibres give the most reliable fastness with Acid Blue 83?

Acid Blue 83 delivers the most reproducible shades and best overall fastness on protein fibres (wool, silk) and synthetic polyamide (nylon). On these substrates the dye forms strong ionic bonds under acidic conditions, improving wash and wet fastness. For blends and cellulose fibres, pre-treatment or a compatible carrier is required and results vary — always run a lab-scale test before production.

Can Acid Blue 83 be used in printing pastes and inks?

Yes — Acid Blue 83 is suitable for acid-printing systems and aqueous ink formulations when dispersed or solubilized into the appropriate carrier. Formulate pastes with rheology modifiers and fixatives tailored to the substrate; post-fix steaming or acid curing improves wash fastness on textiles and fixation on leather.

Are there environmental or disposal considerations for wastewater containing Acid Blue 83?

Waste streams with reactive dye loads should be pre-treated: remove solids, adjust pH and use biological or advanced oxidation processes as required by local regulations. Colour removal may require coagulation/adsorption or specialized treatment; consult your environmental officer and local discharge limits before scaling up production.

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