Phthalocyanines Phthalocyanines are essentially made up of four molecules of isoindole: These molecules are connected to each other in a phthalocyanine by nitrogen atoms. The structure of phthalocyanine...Read More
Anthraquinone dyes Anthraquinone dyes account for about 15% of colorants and have structures based on quinones. The simplest quinone is benzoquinone, which has two isomers: Anthraquinone, the simplest...Read More
Azo dyes The azo dyes constitute the largest chemical class, containing at least 66% of all colorants. The characteristic feature is the presence in the structures of one...Read More
Classification of colorants The Colour Index International, produced by the Society of Dyers and Colourists, in Bradford, is a comprehensive list of known commercial dyes and pigments and...Read More
The main types of fabric dyeing machines are classified as under: Machine Configuration Beam Open Beck Rope Continuous Open Jig Open Jet Rope Pad-batch OpenRead More
Textile Dyeing Machineries In the textile industry a variety of dyeing machines are used for dyeing. Some of these machines with minor operational modifications can easily accommodate...Read More
What makes the Dyes coloured? This is a very common question that occurs in everybody’s mind. The answer to which is explained by the presence of a...Read More
Classification of Dyes There are several ways for classification of dyes. It should be noted that each class of dye has a very unique chemistry, structure and...Read More
Evolution of Dyes The preparation and application of dyestuffs is one of the oldest forms of human activities. Evidences of which were found by Excavation at archaeological sites...Read More