What is Acid Green 25 CAS 4403-90-1?
Acid Green 25 CAS 4403-90-1 is an organic acid dye belonging to the anthraquinone family, formulated as a water-soluble sodium salt. Typically supplied as a fine dark green to bluish-green powder, it dissolves effectively in water to produce a vibrant blue-light green solution. Known for its strong structural stability and consistent color yield, it serves as a highly reliable industrial colorant for natural and synthetic fibers. Additionally, its robust safety profile allows for specialized use in specific consumer products and medical applications.
Specifications
| Item |
Value |
| Appearance |
Fine dark green to bluish-green powder |
| Melting Point |
235–238 °C |
| Colour Index |
61570 |
| Water Solubility |
36 g/L (at 20 °C) |
| Storage Conditions |
Room temperature, dry environment |
Features
- Vibrant Bluish-Green Shade – Delivers a high-strength, consistent blue-light green color, offering excellent light fastness and deep penetration into target substrates.
- Reliable Aqueous Solubility – Readily soluble in water (approximately 36 g/L at 20 °C) without a tendency to aggregate, ensuring smooth integration into aqueous dye baths and liquid formulations.
- Predictable Chemical Reactivity – Exhibits distinct visual color shifts under strong chemical conditions, turning blackish-green in strong sulfuric acid and brown in concentrated nitric acid.
Applications
- Textile Dyeing & Printing – Extensively applied in the commercial textile industry for the even, high-quality dyeing of wool, silk, polyamides (nylon), and various blended fabrics.
- Cosmetics & Medical Products – Formulated as an approved colorant for specific cosmetic products (excluding the eye area), pharmaceutical preparations, and the coloring of surgical nylon sutures.
- Diagnostic & Biological Research – Serves as a dependable biological stain in histology, hematology, and the manufacturing of specialized medical diagnostic assays.
Packaging
Mikem offers flexible packaging options, including 25 kg of fiber drums for liquid products and 15–25 kg PP/PE bags for powder products, all customizable to meet your specific needs.