ACID BLUE 83
CAS#
6104-59-2

General Description: Water soluble dye in the Triphenylmethane family of colorants.  This dye is commonly used for the coloration of industrial cleaning products, soaps and detergents, and for coloring wool, nylon, silk, viscose, leather, paper, straw, and feathers. 

Type: Acid

Color: Blue

Number: 83

CAS#: 6104-59-2

Color Index #: 42660

Appearance: Dark purplish-blue powder

Shade (in solution): Reddish blue

Solubility: Soluble in water

Lightfastness: 2-3 [AATCC; 8 is highest]

Usage Rate: Most commonly used at 0.0001 – 0.2% by weight

pH Stability: Expected to be most stable in pH 3-11