Description

Solvent Orange 86 is a high-performance, oil-soluble synthetic dye belonging to the solvent dye class. This product is valued for its excellent tinctorial strength, good solubility in non-polar media, and strong, vibrant color. It is primarily used to impart a stable orange coloration to a wide range of industrial materials and products. Key industries that utilize this dye include plastics, inks, coatings, and specialty chemical formulations.

Application

• Coloration of hydrocarbon-based plastics and resins, including polystyrene, ABS, and polycarbonate.
• Manufacturing of printing inks, particularly for flexographic and gravure applications on non-porous substrates.
• Pigmentation of industrial coatings, lacquers, and wood stains.
• Tinting of fuels, lubricants, and waxes for identification and branding purposes.
• Coloring of specialty chemical products such as cleaning agents and polishes.
• Use in the coloration of candles and other wax-based products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Solvent Orange 86
CAS No.	103220-12-8
Molecular Formula	C24H20N4O2
Molecular Weight	396.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Solvent Orange 86; C.I. Solvent Orange 86; 1-[[4-(Phenylazo)phenyl]azo]-2-naphthalenol; Oil Orange 86; Aizen SOT Orange 2; Macrolex Orange R; Orasol Orange 240; Thermoplast Orange 314; Ceres Orange R; Waxoline Orange 2EP; Keyplast Orange R; Neozapon Orange 240; Sudan Orange 240; C.I. 12740
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Quality Control

Our Solvent Orange 86 is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Each lot is tested against rigorous internal specifications for color strength, hue, solubility, and purity. While this product is typically supplied to industrial grade standards, specifications can be adjusted to meet specific customer requirements. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Orange to reddish-orange powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Color Strength	100 ± 5% (vs. Standard)
Hue	Within agreed tolerance
Solubility (in Toluene)	Complete, clear solution
Moisture Content	≤ 1.0%
Ash Content	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.