Description

C.I. Solvent Red 255 is a high-performance, oil-soluble red dye belonging to the solvent dye class, identified by CAS No. 78592-92-4. It is valued for its excellent solubility in non-polar media, providing strong, vivid coloration with good thermal stability and lightfastness. This product is essential for manufacturers requiring durable and consistent red hues in a variety of industrial applications.

Application

This versatile solvent dye is used across multiple industries where color integration into hydrophobic systems is required.

• Plastics and Polymers: For coloring a wide range of polymers including polystyrene, ABS, polycarbonate, and polyolefins.
• Inks and Toners: As a key pigment for solvent-based printing inks, flexographic inks, and specialty toners.
• Coatings and Paints: In industrial and automotive coatings, wood stains, and lacquers requiring oil-soluble colorants.
• Waxes and Lubricants: For coloration of candles, wax polishes, and greases.
• Fuel and Solvent Marking: Used in trace dye applications for fuel identification and differentiation.
• Personal Care: In non-aqueous cosmetic formulations such as lipsticks and nail polishes (subject to regulatory approval).

Basic Information

Product Name	C.I. Solvent Red 255
CAS No.	78592-92-4
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Solvent Red 255; C.I. 564150; Oil Red 255; Ceres Red 255; Macrolex Red 5B; Thermoplast Red 454; Plast Red 8350; Red 5B (Solvent)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our C.I. Solvent Red 255 is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Each lot is tested against rigorous internal specifications for key parameters including color strength, hue, solubility, and purity. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red powder or granules
Color Strength	100% ± 3% (vs. Standard)
Hue	Conforms to Standard
Solubility (in Toluene)	Clear, full solution
Moisture Content	≤ 1.0%
Ash Content	≤ 0.5%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%

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