SOLVENT RED 127

CAS# 77496-01-6
 

General Description: Industrial grade solvent dye from the Azo (Metal Complex) family of colorants. The dye is commonly used in alcohols, acetone, glycols, and the mixture of solvents may garner superior solubility rates. The dye has little-to-no solubility in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. This dye is commonly used for printing purposes, coloring inks including writing inks and flexo inks, stains, leather, and adhesives. The dye is sometimes used for hot-stamped foils, coatings, and lacquers.

Type: Solvent

Color: Red

Number: 127

CAS#: 77496-01-6

Appearance: Reddish-brown powder

Shade (In Solution): Pinkish-red

Solubility:*

Ethanol >240g/L
Isopropanol <10g/L
Methanol >300g/L
Acetone ~10g/L
Ethyl Acetate ~5g/L
Xylene ~2g/L
Methyl Glycol ~230g/L

Lightfastness: 3 [AATCC; 8 is highest]

Usage Rate: Commonly used at 0.001 – 5.0% by weight

* Solubility values are “typical” and do not reflect lot-by-lot calculations