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Solvent Orange 56

Solvent Orange 56 is a monoazo metal-complex solvent dye with excellent solubility in common organic solvents and strong tinting strength. It is widely used in wood stains, printing inks, polyester & metal foils, coatings, leather finishing, and plastic coloration where bright orange shade and good lightfastness are required.

Applications

  • Wood stains & varnish tinting
  • Printing inks and stationery inks
  • Polyester fibers and metal foils
  • Plastics & plastic coatings
  • Leather dyeing and finishing
  • Coatings for metal and glass where solvent compatibility is needed

Solubility & Solvent Compatibility

Highly soluble in ethanol, 1-methoxy-2-propanol and many industrial solvents. Common recommended solvents and relative solubility (guide):

  • Alcohol: 100 (soluble)
  • 1-Methoxy-2-propanol: 100
  • N-propanol: 50
  • 2-ethoxyethanol: 200
  • M.E.K (Methyl Ethyl Ketone): 500

Technical Specifications

  • ‍CAS NO: 12227-68-8
  • CI.NO: 18745:1
  • Chemical Family:Monoazo series Metal Complex
  • Molecular Formula:C16H13N5O7S
  • Molecular Weight:419.37
  • Shade: Orange‍

Density(g/cm3)

1.46

Light Fastness

7.0

Alcohol

100

1- methoxy-2-propanol

100

N-propanol

50

2- ethoxyethanol

200

M.E.K

500

Packaging & Storage

Available as powder or liquid. Typical packing: 20/25 kg compound bags, cartons, iron drums, fiber drums (powder) and 1000 kg IBC tanks (liquid). Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; keep container tightly closed.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured under ISO-compliant processes. For MSDS/SDS details, handling precautions, and regulatory compliance please download the SDS or contact our technical team.


Can I get a free Solvent Orange 56 sample?

Yes — contact sales and specify quantity and shipping address. Samples may be charged for large volumes.

Do you provide custom shade matching?

Yes — we provide color matching and formulation support for production runs. Contact our technical team.

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