Natural & Synthetic Dyes: Types and Examples

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______ dyes are derived from sources like vegetable matter, minerals, or insects.

Natural

______ is the first synthetic dye made from coal tar.

Mauveine

______ dye is extracted from lac and creates a resinous protective secretion from a tiny insect.

Red Lac

______ dyes are best suited for substrates like nylon, wool, silk, and leather.

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In the dyeing process, acid dyes, which carry a negative charge, are used with polyamides and proteins that carry a ______ charge.

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______ dyes are typically applied under acidic conditions to ensure proper bonding with fabrics.

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Although acid dyes are inexpensive and lightfast, they are not ______ fast.

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______ dyes are best suited for substrates like polyacrylics and carry a positive charge.

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Basic dyes derive their name from the fact that they possess a ______ group, which gives them their dyeing properties.

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In contrast to acid dyes, ______ dyes are known for their good fastness and bright shades when applied to fabrics.

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Natural Dyes

Dyes obtained from natural sources such as vegetable matter, minerals, or insects.

Mauveine

First synthetic dye made from coal tar.

Indigo

Brilliant blue color made from fermented leaves of a plant.

Acid Dyes

Dyes that carry a negative charge (anionic).

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Suitable substrates for Acid Dyes

Polyamides like nylon and proteins like wool, silk, and leather.

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Basic Dyes

Dyes that carry a positive charge (cationic).

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Origin of Basic dyes name

Dyes derived their name from the fact that they possess a cationic group.

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Suitable substrates for Basic Dyes

Polyacrylics.

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Property of Basic Dyes

Good fastness and bright shades.

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Red Lac Dye

Extracted from lac, a resinous protective secretion of a tiny insect.

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Study Notes

  • Dyes are either of natural origin or synthetically manufactured.

Natural Dyes

  • Natural dyes come from sources like vegetable matter, minerals, and insects.
  • They can also be manufactured from petrochemical feedstock.
  • Examples:
    • Mauveine: the first synthetic dye, made from coal tar.
    • Indigo: a brilliant blue color from fermented plant leaves.
    • Red Lac dye: extracted from lac, a resinous secretion from a tiny insect.
    • Iron oxide: gives a brown color.
    • Buff: derived from ferrous sulfate.

Synthetic Dyes

  • Acid Dyes (Anionic Dyes)
    • Suitable substrates include polyamides like nylon and proteins like wool, silk, and leather.
    • Acid dyes have a negative charge (anionic) and are used on polyamides and proteins with a positive charge (cationic) during dyeing.
    • Applied in acidic conditions.
    • These dyes have good lightfastness but are not very resistant to wet conditions.
    • Example: Acid Black 1
  • Basic Dyes (Cationic Dyes)
    • Suitable substrates are polyacrylics.
    • Basic dyes carry a positive charge (cationic) and are used on polyacrylics with a negative charge (anionic) during dyeing.
    • They are named for the cationic group they possess.
    • They exhibit good fastness and bright shades.
    • Examples: Mauveine (first synthetic dye), Basic Red 18

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