| C. I. Hue Name |
Solvent Red 23 |
| C. I. Number |
26100 |
| Chemical Class |
DISAZO |
| Hue |
Yellowish Red Powder |
| Physical Appearance |
Dark Red Orange |
| PH |
7 To 8 |
| Molecular Weight |
352 |
| Solubility |
Insoluble In Benzene, Soluble In Ethanol And
Acetone, Very Soluble In Benzene |
Lovibond Tintometer Reading 0.002%
Colour In Benzene In 1/4 Inch Cell |
Yellow 2.5 ± 0.3
Red 8.6 ± 0.3 |
| Lead Contents |
Less Than 20 PPM |
| Arsenic Contents |
Less Than 2 PPM |
| Heavy Metal Contents |
Less Than 100 PPM |
| Free Amine Contents |
Less Than 200 PPM |
| Loss On Drying |
0.30% |
| Ash Content |
0.16% |
Fastness |
|
| Light |
Good |
Heat : Melting Point
 : Stable To |
195°C
70°C |
| Water |
Insoluble |
| Effect Of 5% NA2CO3 |
Unaffected |
| Effect Of 5% HCL |
Unaffected |
| Material Supplied As |
Heavy Paper Bags/ M.S. Drums/HDPE Carboys Inside
Double Polythelene Bags
|
| Uses |
Mainly Oils, Fats And Waxes Also In Alcoholic,
Ester And Hydrocarbon Solvents. Occasionally In Polystyrene Also Used In
Cosmetics & as an Indicator. |
