SOLVENT RED 160

CAS# 70851-41-1

 

General Description: Solvent dye from the Azo-Xanthene (1:2 Chrom Complex) family of colorants. This is mid-shade red dye with good solubility in varied polar solvents. This dye is commonly used for coloring inks, lacquers, stains, hot stamp metal foils, films, coatings, adhesives, and anodized aluminum.

Type: Solvent

Color: Red

Number: 160

CAS#: 70851-41-1

Appearance: Red powder

Shade (In Solution): Red

Solubility:*

Ethanol ~500mg/l
Isopropanol <10mg/l
Methanol ~500mg/l
MEK ~500mg/l
MIBK ~500mg/l
Acetone ~500mg/l
Butyl Acetate ~500mg/l
Ethyl Acetate <10mg/l

Lightfastness: 5 [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.