Disperse red 17

Disperse Red 17 (CAS 3179-89-3), also known commercially as Amacel Red AB, is a synthetic azo disperse dye used to color hydrophobic fibers and substrates.

Where is Disperse red 17 used?

• Textiles: high-temperature exhaust dyeing and thermosol on polyester and acetate, giving bright red to deep scarlet shades with good wash fastness
• Leather finishing: uniform surface coloration on synthetic and blended leather goods
• Paper dyeing: incorporated into pulp or applied as a surface treatment for specialty papers and packaging
• Transfer printing: disperse ink formulations for synthetic substrates
• It delivers consistent red shades across polyester, acetate, and nylon.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm strength standardization and particle size distribution when evaluating suppliers, to ensure compatibility with specific dyeing equipment or process requirements.

Commercial specifications

• Commercial offerings are typically standardized to defined dye content.