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Dyes and Pigments

Dyes and pigments, as main forms of colourant, are natural substances or chemical products widely used to add color or pigmentation to various materials in different industries, including textiles, cosmetics, paints, printing, plastics, and more. Dyes and pigments possess their distinct color and can impart a bright and solid color to other substances in either the molecular or dispersed state. Dyes are organic compounds that can dye fibers or other substrates to colors you want, which makes them widely used for dyeing and printing fabrics. Most of dyes are soluble in water or can be converted into a soluble state during dyeing through chemical treatments. Pigments can be organic or inorganic in nature and are insoluble in water or common organic solvents. On ECHEMI, you can source dyes and pigments from 1490 qualified manufacturers, traders, and distributors to meet your specific needs. Shop now for suitable hair dyes, clothes dyes, eyelash dyes, food dyes, leather dyes, pigments for painting, and more, all available at competitive prices!

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Sourcing high-quality dyes and pigments can be complicated given the variety of types and applications, from textiles and plastics to inks and coatings. ECHEMI connects you with 1490 trusted manufacturers, traders, and distributors, offering colorants in different grades and specifications. Whether you need organic or inorganic pigments, bright or pastel shades, explore ECHEMI to find suppliers that meet your production and quality requirements.
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1122 Dyes and Pigments items

C.I. Basic Yellow 87

CAS No: 116844-55-4

Categories: Dyes and Pigments > Dye

C.I. Basic Blue 159

CAS No: 105953-73-9

Categories: Dyes and Pigments > Dye

2-Nitrobenzenediazonium

CAS No: 25910-37-6

Formula: C6H4N3O2

Categories: Dyes and Pigments > Dye

ChEBI: The aromatic diazonium ion formed from diazotisation of the amino group in 2-nitroaniline.More

Lumiflavin

CAS No: 1088-56-8

Formula: C13H12N4O2

Categories: Dyes and Pigments > Pigment

deep yellow powderMore

Perylenedicarboxylic acid bis(2-methylpropyl) ester

CAS No: 79869-59-3

Formula: C30H28O4

Categories: Dyes and Pigments > Dye

Coenzyme F420

CAS No: 64885-97-8

Formula: C29H36N5O18P

Categories: Dyes and Pigments > Pigment

Reactive Orange 5

CAS No: 70210-21-8

Formula: C26H17ClN7Na3O10S3

Categories: Dyes and Pigments > Dye

Used for dyeing and printing of cotton, linen, viscose and other fabricsMore

4-(2-Naphthalenylamino)phenol

CAS No: 93-45-8

Formula: C16H13NO

Categories: Dyes and Pigments > Dye

purple solidMore

2-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 3,3′-[cyclohexylidenebis[(2-methoxy-4,1-phenylene)-2,1-diazenediyl]]bis[4,6-dihydroxy-, sodium salt (1:2)

CAS No: 6459-69-4

Formula: C40H36N4O12S2.2Na

Categories: Dyes and Pigments > Dye

Mainly used for dyeing and printing wool and silk fabricsMore

2-BROMODIPHENYL ETHER

CAS No: 7025-06-1

Formula: C12H9BrO

Categories: Dyes and Pigments > Dye

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3-[[2-(acetyloxy)ethyl][4-[(4-nitrophenyl)azo]phenyl]amino]propiononitrile

CAS No: 68391-42-4

Formula: C19H19N5O4

Categories: Dyes and Pigments > Dye

Used for dyeing polyester and its blended fabricsMore

3-Hydroxy-N-(4-methoxy-2-methylphenyl)-2-naphthalenecarboxamide

CAS No: 3689-20-1

Formula: C19H17NO3

Categories: Dyes and Pigments > Dye

Naphthol AS-LT is a commonly used primer for dyeing red. It can be coupled with various red bases to get a maroon color and various shades of red. It can also be coupled with other color bases to get yellow, orange, blue and other colors, but it is mostly used for Dyed red. For example, coupling with the magenta base GP and GBC results in a maroon color, and coupling with the large red base GGS, G, red base B, RC, ITR, etc. will result in a red color. Mainly used for dyeing and printing cotton cMore

Benzenesulfonic acid, 2,2′-[(9,10-dihydro-5,8-dihydroxy-9,10-dioxo-1,4-anthracenediyl)diimino]bis[5-methyl-, sodium salt (1:2)

CAS No: 4430-16-4

Formula: C28H22N2O10S2.2Na

Categories: Dyes and Pigments > Dye

dark green crystalline powderMore

Solvent Red 169

CAS No: 27354-18-3

Formula: C17H15NO2

Categories: Dyes and Pigments > Dye

It is useful as intermediates for dyes and pigments.More

4-[2-(1-Naphthalenyl)diazenyl]-1-naphthalenol

CAS No: 2653-72-7

Formula: C20H14N2O

Categories: Dyes and Pigments > Dye

2-[2-[4-(Diethylamino)-2-methylphenyl]diazenyl]-5-nitro-1,3-benzenedicarbonitrile

CAS No: 84870-65-5

Formula: C19H18N6O2

Categories: Dyes and Pigments > Dye

Pigment Red 108

CAS No: 58339-34-7

Formula:

Categories: Dyes and Pigments > Pigment

Basic Green 5

CAS No: 224967-52-6

Formula: 2C16H17N4O2S.Cl4Zn

Categories: Dyes and Pigments > Dye

Reactive Yellow 4

CAS No: 12226-45-8

Formula: C20H15Cl2N6NaO6S2

Categories: Dyes and Pigments > Dye

Reactive Yellow XR is one of the commonly used dyes. It is mainly used for dyeing skeins, fabrics and blended fabrics of cotton or viscose fibers, and is generally not suitable for printing. The color light is red and yellow when used alone, and all the fastnesses are excellent, especially resistant to chlorine bleach. The fastness is a better variety among reactive dyes. It can be used to dye various light colors with Reactive Brilliant Red X-3B, Reactive Brilliant Blue X-BR and Reactive BrilliMore

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are pigments and dyes commonly used?

Pigments are widely used in paints, coatings, inks, plastics, rubber, and construction materials, where long-term color stability is required. Dyes are more commonly used in textiles, paper, leather, printing, and certain specialty applications where vivid and uniform coloration is desired.

What are dyes?

Dyes are colorants that dissolve in a solvent or medium and chemically or physically bond with the material being colored. They are commonly used in industries such as textiles, leather, paper, plastics, and sometimes food and cosmetics. Because dyes are more sensitive to light, heat, and environmental exposure, they are mainly used in applications where color penetration and brightness are more important than long-term durability.

What are paint pigments?

Paint pigments are finely ground organic or inorganic substances that provide color, opacity, and sometimes additional functional properties to paints and coatings. They are dispersed in a binder or resin system to create a uniform colored film on a surface. Organic pigments are carbon-based and typically offer bright, vivid colors, while inorganic pigments are often derived from mineral sources and metal compounds, providing better durability, heat resistance, and lightfastness.

What is the difference between a pigment and a dye?

The main difference between pigments and dyes lies in their solubility and how they bind to materials. Dyes are soluble in the medium in which they are applied and penetrate the material at a molecular level. Pigments, on the other hand, are insoluble particles that must be dispersed in a binder to adhere to a surface. In general, dyes produce brighter and more transparent colors, but they tend to fade more easily when exposed to UV light, heat, or washing. Pigments are usually more stable and resistant to light, weather, and chemicals, which makes them more suitable for outdoor and industrial applications.

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