Cationic Red 18

High-stability cationic dye for acrylic fibers, direct printing and shade-matching systems.

Product Overview

Cationic Red 18 (commercial name Basic Red 18) is a dark, vivid cationic azo dye formulated for high-quality dyeing and printing of acrylic fibers. It delivers excellent shade reproducibility and reliable performance in high-temperature dyeing processes, while maintaining good leveling and compatibility when matched with other cationic dyes.

60 ℃ Basic red 18 in the water solubility of 30 g/L. The strong sulfuric acid to red light yellow, diluted into red. Acrylic dyeing with dark red light in tungsten filament is dark. In 120 ℃ high temperature dyeing, colored light unchanged. The dye solution should not be boiling. Compatibility value of three, the f value is 0.39.

Relative Name:

Synacryl Red 2G; Red GTL; Sevron Red GL; Sumiacryl Red G; Sumiacryl Red GT; Synacryl Fast Red 2G; Synacryl Red 2G.

Why choose our Basic Red 18?

• Deep, stable red shade with excellent shade-matching capability for formula systems.
• Optimized for acrylic fiber dyeing and direct printing; also applicable to diacetate and acid-modified polyester blends.
• Good fastness performance after standard finishing (soaping and rinsing).
• Consistency in high-temperature processes — minimal shade shift at elevated dyeing temperatures.

Applications

Mainly used for spell color dye acrylic, also used for direct printing of acrylic fabric.

Technical Specifications

• ‍Product Name: Basic Red 18
• C.I. No.: 11085
• CAS No.: 14097-03-1
• Molecular Formula: C19H25Cl2N5O2
• Molecular Weight: 426.34
• Shade: red, dark red powder.‍

Package

25KG/DRUM, CARTON BOX, BAG

Handling & Processing Notes

• Prepare dye baths according to standard cationic dye procedures; avoid prolonged boiling of dye solution.
• Use recommended leveling agents and process auxiliaries when dyeing deep shades.
• Follow local regulations and safety data sheet (SDS) for storage, handling and wastewater treatment.

Note: The data contained here are based on our current knowledge and experience. It is the responsibility of user to test our products before the final application.