DISPERSE DYES

The Uses of DISPERSE DYES

Disperse dyes are substantially water-insoluble nonionic dyes for application to synthetic hydrophobic fibers from aqueous dispersions.

The Uses of DISPERSE DYES

Disperse dyes are applied as very finely divided materials that are adsorbed onto the fibers with which they then form a solid solution. Dispersed dyes are primarily used for polyester and acetate fibers. Simple soluble azo, styryl benzodi furanone, and insoluble anthraquinone are the most common disperse dyes.

Definition

Water-insoluble dyes, which, when held in fine suspension, can be applied to acetate rayon fabrics. The dye, together with a dispersing agent, is warmed to a temperature of 45–50°C and the fabric added. By modifying the method of application it is possible to dye polyacrylic and polyester fibers. The yellow/orange shades are nitroarylamine derivatives and the green to bluish shades are derivatives of 1-amino anthraquinone. Certain azo compounds are disperse dyes and these give a range of colors.