Reactive dyes are a type of synthetic dye primarily used for coloring textiles, such as cotton, wool, and silk. They are called "reactive" because they chemically react with the fibers of the material they are applied to, forming a covalent bond. This chemical reaction makes the dye molecules a permanent part of the fabric, resulting in excellent color fastness and durability.

  1. Chemical Structure: Reactive dyes typically contain a reactive group (such as a chlorotriazine or vinyl sulfone) that can chemically react with the hydroxyl or amino groups present in the textile fibers.
  2. Color Range: Reactive dyes offer a wide range of vibrant and colorfast hues. They are particularly known for their ability to produce bright and intense colors, making them popular for applications where color vibrancy is desired, such as in fashion apparel, home textiles, and outdoor fabrics.
  3. Environmental Considerations: While reactive dyes provide excellent color fastness and versatility, their use can raise environmental concerns. The printing process often requires significant amounts of water, energy, and chemicals, and improper disposal of dye wastewater can lead to pollution. Efforts are being made to develop more environmentally friendly dyeing processes and to minimize the environmental impact of reactive dyes.
  4. Applications: Reactive dyes are widely used in the textile industry for dyeing natural fibers like cotton, wool, silk, and also for some synthetic fibers like nylon and viscose. They are favored for their excellent wash and light fastness properties, making them suitable for a variety of applications including clothing, home textiles, upholstery, and outdoor fabrics.

    Overall, reactive dyes are a versatile and popular choice for textile coloring due to their excellent color fastness, vibrant color range, and ability to form permanent bonds with textile fibers. However, efforts to improve their environmental impact are ongoing in the textile industry.
Sr No Product Name C.I.NO 0.1% 0.4%
1 Reactive Black B
2 Reactive Black WNN
3 All Reactive Black Mixtures
4 Reactive Black HN
5 Reactive Golden Yellow R
Sr No Product Name C.I.NO 0.1% 0.4%
1 Reactive Red ME4BL Reactive Red 195
2 Reactive Golden Yellow MERL Reactive Yellow 145
3 Reactive Yellow H4G
4 Reactive Violet 5R Reactive Violet 5
Sr No Product Name C.I.NO 0.1% 0.4%
1 Reactive Turquoise Blue G Blue 21
2 Reactive Turquoise Blue H5G Blue 25
3 Reactive Turquoise Blue HA Blue 71
4 Reactive Turquoise Blue PGR Blue 72
5 Reactive Turquoise Blue H2GP Blue 77
Sr No Product Name C.I.NO 0.1% 0.4%
1 Reactive Orange H2R Orange 13
2 Reactive Red PB Reactive Red 24
3 Reactive Red H8B Reactive Red 31
4 Reactive Magenta HB Reactive Violet
5 Reactive Red Brown H4R Reactive Brown 9
6 Reactive Red ME4BL Reactive Red 194
7 Reactive Red HE7B Reactive Red 141
8 Reactive Red HE8B Reactive Red 152
Sr No Product Name C.I.NO 0.1% 0.4%
1 Reactive Yellow H7GL Reactive Yellow 57A
2 Reactive Yellow HE4R Reactive Yellow 84
3 Reactive Yellow HE6G Reactive Yellow 135
4 Reactive Golden Yellow HE4G Reactive Yellow 81
5 Reactive Yellow HER Reactive Yellow 84A
6 Reactive Orange HER Reactive Orange 84
Sr No Product Name C.I.NO 0.1% 0.4%
1 Reactive Blue P3R Reactive Blue 49
2 Reactive Navy Blue P2R Reactive Black 39
3 Reactive Blue HERD(100, 120%) Reactive Blue 160
4 Reactive Blue HEGN Reactive Blue 198
5 Reactive Blue R Reactive Blue 19
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