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Vat Red 31

Vat Red 31, also known as Vat F3B, is a widely used vat dye for cotton textile dyeing, fabric printing and industrial pigment applications. It provides a bright bluish-red shade with stable performance in standard vat dyeing processes.

Vat Red 31 is an anthraquinone-based vat dye mainly applied on cotton and cellulosic fibers.
After reduction, the dye penetrates the fiber and is oxidized to form an insoluble pigment,
resulting in excellent color retention and durability.

It is Blue light red powder. Alkaline reduction leuco for caramel, acid reduction leuco for yellow brown.

Relative name

Vat Red F3B,Vat Red 4RB

Applications of Vat Red 31

Mainly used for dye spell with red light grey or brown, can be used for cotton direct printing. Also can be used in the manufacture of Vat Blue ER, instead of ice dye dyeing flag when a little dark red color.

Because of its chemical stability, Vat Red 31 is also used as a pigment component in plastics, coatings and printing inks.

Technical Specifications

  • ‍Product Name: Vat F3B (Vat Red 31)
  • C.I. No.: 600300
  • CAS No.: 12227-47-3/52591-25-0
  • Molecular Formula: C30H16N4O5
  • Molecular Weight: 512.47
  • Shade: Blue light red‍

Dyeing depth g/L

35

Dyeing method

IN IW

Leuco color

Blue(G)

Leveling property

▲▲

Dead cotton

Light (Xenon test 1/12)

5

Light (Xenon test 1/1)

5-6

Light (Xenon test 2/1)

6-7

Package

25KG/DRUM, CARTON BOX, BAG

Is Vat Red 31 the same as Vat F3B?

Yes. Vat F3B is a commonly used trade name for Vat Red 31.Both refer to the same CI Vat Red 31 dye.

Is Vat Red 31 suitable for cotton direct printing?

Yes—Vat Red 31 is commonly used for cotton printing and vat dyeing; shade and fastness depend on reduction/oxidation process and auxiliaries.

What fibers can Vat Red 31 dye?

Vat Red 31 is mainly used for cotton and cellulosic fibers.It is not suitable for polyester without modification.

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