ACID RED 51
CAS# 16423-68-0

General Description: Water soluble dye in the Xanthene family of colorants.  This dye is commonly used for the coloration of assorted industrial cleaning products, soaps, detergents, nylon, silk, wool, fur, feathers, and paper.

Type: Acid

Color: Red

Number: 51

Color Index #: 45430

CAS#: 16423-68-0

Appearance: Red powder

Shade (in solution): Fluorescent pinkish red

Solubility: Soluble in water

Lightfastness: 1 [AATCC: 8 is highest]

Usage Rate: Commonly used at 0.005 – 1.0% by weight