SOLVENT RED 218

CAS# 73049-38-4

 

General Description: Solvent soluble dye from the Xanthene family of colorants. This dye is commonly used for coloring inks, lacquers, coatings, stains, and adhesives.

Type: Solvent

Color: Red

Number: 218

CAS#: 73049-38-4

Appearance: Dark reddish powder

Shade (In Solution): Pink

Solubility (g/L):*

Methanol    3
Ethyl Cellusolve > 200
MEK    200

Lightfastness: Fair-to-Good

Usage Rate: Commonly used at 0.01% by weight of the resin

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