Description
Solvent Yellow 56 is a versatile azo dye with a range of industrial and commercial applications. Here’s a breakdown of its primary uses:
Common Uses of Solvent Yellow 56
- Hydrocarbon Solvents & Oils
- Used to color petrol, mineral oils, and lubricants.
- Common in fuel dyes for identification and regulatory purposes.
- Waxes & Fats
- Applied in coloring waxes such as those used in candles.
- Also used in shoe polishes and other wax-based products.
- Plastics
- Suitable for coloring polystyrene and other plastic resins.
- Offers good solubility in organic solvents, making it ideal for transparent plastic applications.
- Printing Inks & Paints
- Used in solvent-based inks and coatings due to its vivid reddish-yellow hue.
- Pyrotechnics
- Incorporated into yellow smoke compositions because it sublimates easily, producing vibrant smoke effects.
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