ACID GREEN 3

CAS# 4680-78-8

General Description: Water soluble dye in the Triphenylmethane family of colorants.  This dye is commonly used for the coloration of silk, wool, inks,  leather, shoe creams, paper, wood, soaps, detergents, and assorted industrial cleaning products.   

Type: Acid

Color: Green

Number: 3

CAS#: 4680-78-8

Color Index #:  42085

Appearance: Green powder

Shade (in solution): Blue-green

Solubility: Soluble in water 

Lightfastness: 1-3 [AATCC; 8 is highest]

Usage Rate: Commonly used at 0.0001 – 0.5% by weight

pH Stability: Expected to be most stable in pH 3-5