Emperorcolor logo

Acid Red 337

TRADE NAME:Acid Red ARL,Acid Red F-2G,Acid Red FRL,Acid Red GN,Acid Brilliant Red 2G,Acid Red E-FRL,Kiwacid Red FRL-E,Nylanthrene Red B-NG,Nylosan Red E-2GN,Rifa Acid Fast Red N-FRL,Red MP-G,Telon Red FRLL,Triacid Light Red 4G

Key features

  • High water solubility suitable for acidic dyeing processes
  • Bright crimson-red shade with medium–high tinting strength
  • Good leveling and uniform exhaustion on wool, silk and nylon
  • Good wet and wash fastness on protein fibres when correctly fixed
  • Moderate lightfastness; may require UV protection for outdoor applications
  • Compatible with common leveling agents, acidifiers and fixation aids
  • Easy to meter and blend for shade adjustment and matching
  • Stable in standard storage conditions (cool, dry, sealed containers)

Technical Specifications

  • ‍Molecular Formula: C17H11F3N3NaO4S
  • Molecular Weight: 433.34
  • Shade: Brilliant red‍

Standard

Fiber

Soaping

Persperation Fastness

Oxygen bleaching

Light
Fastness

Fading

Stain

ISO

Wool

4

4-5

5

-

5

 

Test Methods

fiber

seawater

potting

Perspiration

Sun exposure

discolor

Staining

discolor

Staining

ISO

Nylon

5

4

4

4~5

5

5

soaping

ISO105-C06-B2S (50℃

Flooding

) ISO105-E01

Alkali perspiration

ISO105-E04

Sun exposure

ISO105-B02

friction

ISO105-X12

discolor

Nylon stain

Cotton stain

discolor

Nylon stain

Cotton stain

discolor

Nylon stain

 Cotton stain

 

0.5%

(owf)

 

2.0%

(owf)

dry

wet

4

4~5

3~4

5

5

5

4~5

4~5

4~5

6

6

5

5

Acid Red 337 Application:

Mainly used for sea of target that fluorescent, facilitate aerial reconnaissance search. And can use significantly for the exploration of fluorescent groundwater. Can also be used for medicine and cosmetics shading, rarely used for silk printing and dyeing things.

Use condition:

  • ‍1. Mainly used for dyeing and printing of nylon, it has good wet processing fastness and light fastness on nylon.
  • 2. Acid red ARL and acid yellow A-4R, acid blue BRLL can form light primary color three primary colors.


FAQ

How do I achieve the most even shades with Acid Red 337?

Begin with a thoroughly wetted fibre and add the dye to cool or warm water with gentle circulation before acidifying. Maintain constant agitation during the temperature rise and avoid local overdosing of dye. Use a small amount of a leveling agent and control pH slowly to promote uniform exhaustion.

What pH and temperature range works best for dyeing wool and nylon?

Typical dyeing runs well at pH ≈ 4.0–5.0. For wool, raise temperature gradually to about 85–95°C depending on fibre quality; for nylon, 70–90°C often suffices. Exact settings depend on fibre preparation — always trial on a sample and record results.

Which fixation or after-treatment improves fastness most effectively?

After exhaustion, mild acidification plus a warm rinse helps remove unfixed dye. For wool, a short acid rinse followed by a protein-safe leveling rinse improves wet and wash fastness. For applications needing higher lightfastness, consider protective topcoats or UV absorbers rather than additional dyeing steps.

Can Acid Red 337 be used in leather or ink formulations?

Yes — Acid Red 337 is suitable for leather dyeing (acid bath or penetration dye systems) and for aqueous ink formulations where acid dyes are appropriate. For leather, control penetration and after-treatment to avoid surface streaks. For inks, confirm compatibility with your vehicle and binder system and test bleed and migration.

How can I precisely match and adjust shade strength without re-dying?

Use a standardised lab recipe and record depth (% shade) vs. grams per litre. To deepen shade, increase dye concentration in small increments; to soften, add a controlled amount of a complementary dye or use a dilution batch. Small bench trials and spectrophotometric readings speed reproducible matching.

Are there special environmental or effluent considerations when using Acid Red 337?

Acid dye baths can carry dissolved ionic load and residual colour. Reduce salt and auxiliary usage where possible, capture and test effluent for local discharge limits, and consider physico-chemical or biological treatment tailored for anionic dye residues. Work with suppliers on lower-salt exhaustion recipes to lower wastewater impact.

How should Acid Red 337 be stored and handled for best shelf stability?

Store in a cool, dry place in tightly closed containers away from strong oxidisers. Minimise moisture ingress. Under recommended conditions the product is stable for typical inventory periods; always check batch certificate and perform a small quality check on long-stored material before critical runs.

Related Products
You may want to know about the following products

Get a Quote