Direct Black 38 alias direct black BX, direct black EX, direct black RN. Appearance is generally black uniform powder. Good water solubility, soluble in water, green and black, slightly soluble Alcohol is greenish blue-black, slightly soluble in cellosolve, insoluble in other organic solvents. It is dark red blue in concentrated sulfuric acid, reddish to red-black precipitate after dilution; red black in concentrated hydrochloric acid It is yellowish brown in concentrated nitric acid. Its aqueous solution is concentrated with hydrochloric acid and has a red precipitate. The concentrated sodium hydroxide has a grayish blue precipitate.
Direct Black EX,Direct Black BN,Direct Black BX,Direct Black RN,Direct Black BRN
It Used for cotton, viscose, silk, polyamide fiber and its blending fabric, leather, wood, biological and plastic color, also used as the raw material of black ink.
| Dyeing depth % | 2 |
| Insolubles % | 0.15 |
| Light Fastness | 3-5 |
| Washing Fatness | 2 |
| Rubbing fastness(dry) | 4 |
| Rubbing fastness(wet) | 3 |
Solubility(g/L) | SDC classification | displacement(grade) | metal ion effect(grade) | discharge property(grade) | other features | ||
copper | iron | neutral | basic | ||||
40(85℃) | C | 3~4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — |
sun exposure | soaping | flooding | perspiration | rubbing | ironing | acid and alkali resistant | |||||||
standard depth | 1/12 depth | original color change | white fiber stained | original color change | white fiber stained | original color change | white fiber stained | dry | wet | sulfuric acid | acetic acid | soda ash | |
— | — | 3~4 | 1 | 4 | 1~2 | 4 | 1~2 | 4 | 1~2 | 4 | 3~4 | 3 | 4 |
Direct Black 38 contains a carcinogenic aromatic amine benzidine, which is a banned dye. The alternative dyes are C.I.Direct Black 22 and C.I.Direct Black 103.
Direct Black 38 is specifically designed for cotton, viscose, and other cellulosic fibers. It produces uniform black shades without the need for mordants, making it ideal for both industrial and artisan applications.
The dye exhibits excellent colorfastness to washing, perspiration, and light. Fabrics dyed with Direct Black 38 maintain their rich black color even after repeated laundering and prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Yes, it is compatible with other direct dyes and many textile auxiliaries. However, pre-testing is recommended to ensure color consistency and avoid unexpected reactions.
Yes, it remains stable under typical industrial dyeing temperatures and conditions, providing reliable results without degradation or uneven shading.