Bright, water-soluble cationic dye for textiles, leather, inks and specialty applications.
Basic Red 51 (also marketed as Cationic Red 51) is a bright, water-soluble cationic dye that offers outstanding tinting strength and good levelling in cationic dye systems. It is formulated for reliable performance in industrial dyeing and coloration processes. Suitable for a range of substrates where cationic dyes are applicable.
It is mainly used for dyeing acrylic fibers and their blended fabrics, as well as for dyeing modified polyester and paper. Currently, it is mainly used as a hair dye.
Molecular Weight: 279.77
Shade: dark blue light red. Dark red powder.
Light Fastness | 7 |
Persperation Fastness(fading) | 5 |
Persperation Fastness(stain) | 5 |
Soaping(fading) | 5 |
Soaping(stain) | 5 |
Product: Basic Red 51
Also known as: Cationic Red 51
Availability: In stock
25KG/DRUM, CARTON BOX, BAG
Basic Red 51 is a bright, water-soluble cationic dye commonly used in certain textile dyeing processes, leather coloring, paper and ink formulations. It is chosen for vivid red shades and strong tinting strength.
Yes. Basic Red 51 (Cationic Red 51) is commonly used in cationic dyeing systems for acrylic and modified acrylic fibers. It provides bright red shades with good affinity to the fiber, and dyeing parameters such as pH, temperature and auxiliaries can be adjusted to improve levelness and color consistency.
The color strength and fastness of Cationic Red 51 are influenced by dye concentration, dyeing temperature, bath pH, fiber type and post-treatment processes. Proper fixation and rinsing can help improve wet fastness and overall color stability. Technical support is recommended for optimizing formulations in specific applications.
