Orasol dyes

Glass vase
# 1996.217

Description

[Ciba-Geigy] A registered trademark for a series of solvent soluble dyes. Orasol® dyes are transparent, have good tinting strength and are lightfast. They are used in resin, wax, shellac, and epoxy coatings. Orasol® dyes are also used in inks, paints, wood stains, fibers and plastics.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Orasol dye

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in alcohols and ketones. Insoluble in hydrocarbon solvents.

Resources and Citations

Ciba Geigy Specialty Chemicals: Orasol dyes information

• Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993

• Gordon Hanlon, contributed information, 1998

• Conservation Support Systems, Catalog, 1997