ACID BLUE 80
CAS# 4474-24-2

General Description: Water soluble dye in the Anthraquinone family of colorants.  This dye is commonly used for the coloration of industrial cleaning products, soaps and detergents, and for coloring silk, nylon, wool, leather, semi-permanent hair dyes, and color-depositing shampoo and conditioner. 

Type: Acid

Color: Blue

Number: 80

CAS#: 4474-24-2

Color Index #: 61585

Appearance: Dark purplish-blue powder

Shade (in solution): Blue

Solubility: Soluble in water

Lightfastness: 4-7 [AATCC; 8 is highest]

Usage Rate: Commonly used at 0.0001 – 1.0% by weight

pH Stability: Expected to be most stable in pH 1-11.  In pH > 11 the dye tends to fade.