Meghapon® Orange G (Solvent Orange 56)

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Meghapon® dyes are solvent soluble metal complex dyes, with excellent solubilities in polar organic solvents like alcohols, ketones and glycol ethers, as well as good overall fastness properties. They are suitable for coloration of writing inks, wood stains, leather finish, flexographic and gravure inks and paints based on polar solvents.

Functions: Dye

Dye Type: Solvent Dyes

Color: Orange

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Alkyds, Cellulose & Cellulosics, Nitrocellulose, Polyesters, Shellac, Vinyls

Synonyms: C.I. Solvent Orange 56

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Identification & Functionality

CI Number
Dye Type
CASE Ingredients Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
CAS No.
12227-68-8
EC No.
602-488-6

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Coating Type
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Application

Our range of Meghapon® dyes are suitable for use in transparent lacquers, flexographic and gravure printing inks, wood stains, and for coloring anodized aluminum and plastics such as cellulose nitrate, cellulose acetate and polyester resins.
The colouration of nitrocellulose lacquers for producing transparent shades on metalized polyester film. Metal foil constitutes an important field of application for our dyes. These products are by nature suitable for a variety of applications in many other binder systems such as vinyl resins, alkyd melamine baking enamels, shellac resins and acrylic resins.

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Appearance
ORANGE POWDER
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Light Fastness (Nitro Cellulose Printed Wet film 6 Micron) (Rating 8 Represents Highest Fastness. Rating 1 Represents Lowest Fastness)7 - 8
Specific Gravity1.3
pH Value (1% Solution)6 - 7
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Methyl Ethyl Keton (MEK)350Gms/Ltr
Methyl ISO Butyl Keton (MIBK)50Gms/Ltr
Acetone200Gms/Ltr
Ethyl Acetate50Gms/Ltr
DIAcetone Alcohol150Gms/Ltr
Ethyl Cellosolve200Gms/Ltr
Ethanol200Gms/Ltr
Toluenemax. 50Gms/Ltr
Caustic Soda5
Acetic Acid5
Butter/Margarine4
Soap4
Water at 80 °C (30 Minutes)4
Coconut Oil5

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Technical Details

RECIPE FOR MEGHAPON® DYES IN NITROCELLULOSE SYSTEM (AIR DRYING):

Content Parts
Meghapon® Dyes
Ethyl cellulose
N.C. Lacquer
3
32
65
Total 100

The dye is dissolved initially in ethyl cellosolve and then diluted with N.C. Lacquer

PREPARATION OF N.C LACQUER:

Content Parts
N.C. Lacquer (I.C.I)
Ethyl acetate
Iso propyl alcohol
50
25
25
Total 100

APPLICATION:

(1) Coating on metallized polyester film on aluminum foil printing.
(2) To get glossy finish on leather.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type