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Solvent Orange 86

High-purity Solvent Orange 86 (also known as Quinizarin) — an anthraquinone orange dye used to color plastics, printing inks and coatings. Ideal for bright, heat-stable orange shades in thermoplastics and solvent-based inks.

TRADE NAME:

Transparent Orange 2G,Macrolex Orange GG,Sudan S Orange 261,Permalex Orange 2G

Features of Solvent Orange 86

  • Bright Orange Shade
    Produces a vivid and clean orange color with high visual clarity.
  • High Tinting Strength
    Delivers strong coloring power, allowing lower dosage and good cost efficiency.
  • Good Thermal Stability
    Maintains color integrity under typical plastic processing temperatures.
  • Excellent Solubility in Organic Media
    Easily dissolves in common solvents, resins and polymer systems.
  • Consistent Color Performance
    Provides reliable shade consistency across different production batches.

Advantages

  • Suitable for Multiple Applications
    Widely used in plastics, resins, inks and industrial coloring systems.
  • Easy to Process and Disperse
    Fine powder form ensures smooth incorporation and uniform coloration.
  • Stable Color in End Products
    Offers good resistance to heat and light for long-lasting color results.
  • Ideal for Industrial Manufacturing
    Supports large-scale production with stable quality and repeatable performance.

Applications

Solvent Orange 86 is widely used in:

  • Coloring plastics such as PS, HIPS, ABS, PMMA, AS, PET, RPVC, SAN, etc.
  • Coloring resins and other light industrial products
  • As an intermediate in the manufacture of VAT dyes, disperse dyes, and reactive dyes

Technical Specifications

  • ‍CAS NO: 81-64-1/103220-12-8
  • CI.NO: 58050
  • Chemical Family: Aminoketone series
  • Molecular Formula: C14H8O4
  • Molecular Weight: 336.41
  • Shade: orange-red powder.‍

Density(g/cm3)

1.53

Melting Point(°C)

180

Light Fastness

6-7

Heat resistance

300

Flash Point (°C)

-

Boiling Point(°C)

-

Acetone

10

Butyl Acetate

6

Methylbenzene

13

Dichloromethane

25

Ethylalcohol

1

Packaging

20 or 25kg/compound bag, carton box, iron drum, fiber durm for powder dye and 1000kg/tank for liquid dye

Handling & Safety

Store in a cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Avoid inhalation and contact with eyes/skin — refer to the MSDS for full safety and transport details.




What is Solvent Orange 86 used for?

Solvent Orange 86 is mainly used to color plastics, resins and oil-based systems where a bright and stable orange shade is required.

Is Solvent Orange 86 compatible with common thermoplastics?

Yes. It is compatible with materials such as PS, ABS, PMMA and PC, providing uniform color and good processing stability.

Why choose Solvent Orange 86 instead of other orange solvent dyes?

Solvent Orange 86 offers strong coloring power, good heat resistance and reliable color consistency, making it suitable for industrial applications.

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