Ethyl vinyl sulfone

Description

A base chemical for vinyl sulfone fiber reactive dyes. Vinyl sulfone dyes can be used on Cotton, Linen, Hemp, Silk, and Wool. It is activated by high pH (for cellulosics) or heat/steam (for silk and wool).

Synonyms and Related Terms

EVS; Remazol®; vinyl sulfone fiber reactive dyes

Risks

• Toxic by inhalation and skin contact
• Chemical Book: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Composition	C4H8SO2
CAS	1889-59-4
Density	1.1510 g/ml
Molecular Weight	120.166
Boiling Point	118-119 C

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Resources and Citations

• Websit: http://www.wuzhouchem.com/cataloged/inte/phenyl_vinyl_sulfone.htm

• All about hand dyeing at http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/remazol.shtml (accessed Mar 2006)