Difference between revisions of "Ponceau"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A scarlet red synthetic dye first made in 1878 by a secret process developed by Brooke, Simpson, and Spiller. Ponceau colorants were used to dye wool and silk without a mordant. These azo dyes were formerly used for coloring maraschino cherries prior to being removed from the FDA approved list for food in 1976. | + | A scarlet red synthetic dye first made in 1878 by a secret process developed by Brooke, Simpson, and Spiller. Ponceau colorants were used to dye [[wool]] and [[silk]] without a [[mordant]]. These azo dyes were formerly used for coloring maraschino cherries prior to being removed from the FDA approved list for food in 1976. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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ponceaux; Ponceau 2R; Ponceau SX | ponceaux; Ponceau 2R; Ponceau SX | ||
| − | == | + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == |
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohols. Insoluble in oils. | Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohols. Insoluble in oils. | ||
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:11, 27 September 2022
Description
A scarlet red synthetic dye first made in 1878 by a secret process developed by Brooke, Simpson, and Spiller. Ponceau colorants were used to dye Wool and Silk without a Mordant. These azo dyes were formerly used for coloring maraschino cherries prior to being removed from the FDA approved list for food in 1976.
Synonyms and Related Terms
ponceaux; Ponceau 2R; Ponceau SX
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohols. Insoluble in oils.