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Sulphur Red 14

Reliable performance for industrial textile processes — optimized for cotton and other cellulosic fibers.

Product overview

Sulphur Red 14 is a cost-effective sulphur dye that produces deep red shades on cotton and other cellulosic fibers. It is widely used in textile mills, pigment preparations for inks, and certain coating formulations where economic red shades and good wash fastness are required.

Relative name

Sulphur Red GGF;Sulphur Red LGF;Liquid Red 2B;

Key features

  • Deep red shade with good dye leveling
  • Good wash fastness and acceptable light fastness for many applications
  • Available as powder / granules for easy handling
  • Cost-effective option for large-volume dyeing

Applications

  • Textile dyeing (cotton, viscose)
  • Ink manufacturing for paper & packaging
  • Coatings and paints requiring economical red shades

Recommended dyeing procedure (cotton)

  • Prepare fabric with standard scouring and bleaching.
  • Dissolve Sulphur Red 14 in warm water with dispersing agent; create an emulsion / paste.
  • Apply at recommended exhaustion temperature (follow TDS for exact recipe).
  • After dyeing, oxidize and wash thoroughly to remove unfixed dye (use recommended oxidizing agent and alkali neutralization steps).

Technical Specifications

  • ‍Product Name:Sulphur Red 14
  • C.I. No.: 711345
  • CAS No.: 81209-07-6/87932-45-9
  • Molecular Formula: C38H16N4O4S2
  • Molecular Weight: 656.69
  • Shade: Red‍

Acid Resistance

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Alkali Resistance

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Light Fastness

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Fulling

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Persperation Fastness

4-5

Soaping(Moderate)

4-5

Soaping(Severe)

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Packing

Available in 25kg bags, 500kg jumbo bags or bulk as required.

Safety & handling

Avoid inhalation of dust. Use appropriate PPE (dust mask, goggles, gloves) when handling the powder. For full safety information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Is Sulphur Red 14 suitable for reactive dye processes?

No — Sulphur dyes are a different class and are specifically for cellulosic fibers using sulphur dyeing chemistry. For reactive dye processes, consider reactive red series dyes.

Can I mix Sulphur Red 14 with other dyes?

Yes, sulphur dyes are often blended to achieve custom shades; compatibility should be checked in small lab trials.

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