EC Number
219-949-5 / 235-444-5 / 265-167-7
Molecular Weight
1079.6 g/mol
Purity
95% - 99.99% (upto 5N)
Packaging
25 / 50 / 500 / 1000 kg bags
25 / 50 kg drums /
200 - 1000 ltr IBC
MOQ
1 T.E.U. (FCL)
Customization (incl. but not limited to)
for Grades / Forms / Specifications / Properties / Packaging available on request
Appearance ; Odor
Blue Powder / Crystals ;
Chemical / Slightly Metallic Odor
Chemical Class
Anthraquinone-based / Copper Phthalocyanine-based / MCT / VS / HE / SES
Forms
Powder/Granular
IUPAC Name
copper 33-[[4-(2-hydroxyethylsulfonyl)phenyl]sulfamoyl]-2,11,20,29,39,40-hexaza-37,38-diazanidanonacyclo[28.6.1.13,10.112,19.121,28.04,9.013,18.022,27.031,36]tetraconta-1,3(40),4(9),5,7,10,12(39),13(18),14,16,19,21,23,25,27,29,31(36),32,34-nonadecaene-6,15,24-trisulfonic acid
Reactive blue dyes are high-performance, water-soluble colorants engineered to deliver brilliant shades ranging from turquoise and bright blue to deep navy on cellulosic fibers. Designed with advanced reactive systems such as vinyl sulfone, phthalocyanine-based structures, and bifunctional chemistries, these dyes offer excellent fixation efficiency, strong tinctorial strength, and superior reproducibility across dyeing processes. They are optimized for compatibility with cotton, viscose, modal, and blended substrates, ensuring uniform shade development, controlled migration, and consistent results in both batch and continuous operations.
The product range supports diverse textile processing techniques including exhaust dyeing, cold pad batch, pad-dry-cure, printing, and digital textile applications. With features such as high exhaustion, low hydrolysis, reduced electrolyte requirement, and excellent wash and light fastness, these dyes contribute to improved process efficiency and lower environmental impact. Available in multiple forms including powder, granular, liquid, and ink formulations, they are suitable for applications across apparel, home textiles, denim, technical textiles, and high-end fashion segments, meeting global compliance standards and modern sustainability requirements.
Our Reactive Blue dyes are engineered for brilliant shades ranging from turquoise to deep navy, offering high fixation, excellent wash and light fastness, and superior reproducibility on cellulosic fibers — ideal for dyeing, printing, and continuous textile processing.
| Grade (C.I.) | Strength (%) | Key Properties | Form | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reactive Blue 19 | 100 – 120% | Brilliant blue, high fixation, excellent brightness (VS type) | Powder / Granular / Liquid | Cotton dyeing (exhaust), apparel fabrics, home textiles, knits |
| Reactive Blue 7 | 100 – 115% | Turquoise blue, phthalocyanine base, excellent light fastness | Powder / Liquid | Turquoise shades, printing, fashion fabrics, blends |
| Reactive Blue 4 | 100 – 120% | High tinctorial strength, bright blue tone | Powder | General dyeing, cotton & viscose, medium shades |
| Reactive Blue 28 | 105 – 125% | Deep blue, high build-up, good leveling | Powder / Granular | Deep shade dyeing, denim topping, dark fabrics |
| Reactive Blue 49 | 105 – 125% | High wash fastness, good reproducibility | Powder / Liquid | High-end garments, export-quality textiles |
| Reactive Blue 160 | 110 – 130% | Deep navy blue, high build-up, strong fixation | Powder / Granular | Navy shades, uniforms, denim processing, workwear |
| Reactive Blue 171 | 110 – 130% | High exhaustion, deep navy tone, good leveling | Powder | Exhaust dyeing, dark shades, bulk textile production |
| Reactive Blue P-BR | 100 – 115% | Bluish tone, high depth, excellent print clarity | Powder / Paste | Screen & rotary printing, fashion prints, design fabrics |
| Reactive Blue P-GR | 100 – 115% | Greenish tone, sharp print definition | Powder / Paste | Textile printing, pattern work, decorative fabrics |
| Reactive Blue EXF | 110 – 130% | High exhaustion (75–90%), reduced salt requirement | Powder / Granular | Exhaust dyeing, low liquor ratio systems, eco dyeing |
| Reactive Blue HF / HFN | 110 – 135% | High fixation (70–85%), low hydrolysis | Powder / Liquid | Deep shades, export garments, high fastness textiles |
| Reactive Blue Ultra / Navy | 120 – 140% | Very high build-up, extra deep navy tone | Powder / Granular | Premium dark fabrics, fashion garments, high depth dyeing |
| Reactive Blue CPB Grade | 100 – 120% | Optimized for cold pad batch, stable reactivity | Liquid / Powder | Continuous dyeing, large-scale textile processing |
| Reactive Blue Digital Ink | Standardized | High solubility, ultra filtration, nozzle-safe | Liquid Ink | Digital textile printing, inkjet systems, customized designs |
Our Reactive Blue dyes are tested as per internationally recognized ISO, AATCC, and DIN standards to ensure consistent dyeing performance, high fixation, excellent fastness properties, and reproducible shades ranging from turquoise to deep navy on cellulosic fibers.
| Parameter | Test Method | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | ISO 607: Visual assessment of dyes | Blue powder / granular / liquid |
| Shade (Tone) | ISO 105-J01: Instrumental color measurement (CIELAB) | Turquoise / Bright Blue / Royal Blue / Navy Blue (grade dependent) |
| Strength (Color Value) | ISO 105-J03: Relative color strength determination | 95 – 140% (relative to standard) |
| Solubility | ISO 105-Z09: Solubility and solution stability | ≥ 60 – 180 g/L (grade dependent) |
| pH (1% Solution) | ISO 105-Z07: Determination of pH of dye solution | 6.0 – 8.0 |
| Electrolyte Stability | ISO 105-Z10: Stability in presence of salt | Stable under 40 – 100 g/L NaCl / Na₂SO₄ |
| Alkali Stability | ISO 105-Z08: Stability under alkaline conditions | Stable at pH 10 – 11 (soda ash fixation conditions) |
| Exhaustion Rate | ISO 105-C06 (Modified for dye uptake measurement) | 75 – 90% |
| Fixation Rate | ISO 105-C06 / AATCC 61 (After washing) | 70 – 85% |
| Wash Fastness | ISO 105-C06: Color fastness to domestic and commercial washing | Grade 4 – 5 |
| Rubbing Fastness (Dry/Wet) | ISO 105-X12: Color fastness to rubbing | Dry: 4 – 5 | Wet: 3 – 4 |
| Light Fastness | ISO 105-B02: Xenon arc lamp (Blue Wool Scale) | 5 – 7 (Turquoise grades up to 7) |
| Perspiration Fastness | ISO 105-E04: Acid and alkaline perspiration | Grade 4 – 5 |
| Chlorinated Water Fastness | ISO 105-E03: Chlorinated water resistance | Grade 3 – 4 |
| Migration / Leveling | ISO 105-A04: Assessment of staining | Controlled migration with high leveling properties |
| Reproducibility | ISO 105-J03: Batch-to-batch shade consistency | ΔE ≤ 1.0 |
| Dissolution Time | Internal / ISO 105-Z09 Reference | ≤ 10 – 15 minutes |
| Moisture Content | ISO 105-Z01: Determination of moisture in dyes | ≤ 5% |
| Heavy Metals | ICP-OES / AAS (as per REACH / ZDHC guidelines) | Compliant with global regulatory standards |
| Property | Reactive Blue 19 | Reactive Blue 7 | Reactive Blue 28 | Reactive Blue 49 | Reactive Blue 160 | Reactive Blue EXF | Reactive Blue HF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Bright blue powder | Turquoise blue powder | Deep blue powder | Blue powder / liquid | Navy blue powder | Granular blue powder | Fine blue powder |
| Solubility (g/L at 25°C) | 120 – 150 | 80 – 110 | 110 – 140 | 110 – 140 | 100 – 130 | 140 – 180 | 130 – 170 |
| Moisture (%) | ≤ 5.0 | ≤ 5.0 | ≤ 4.0 | ≤ 4.0 | ≤ 5.0 | ≤ 4.0 | ≤ 4.0 |
| pH (1% Solution) | 6.0 – 7.5 | 6.5 – 8.0 | 6.0 – 7.5 | 6.0 – 7.5 | 6.0 – 7.5 | 6.0 – 7.5 | 6.0 – 7.5 |
| Dissolution Time (min) | 8 – 12 | 10 – 15 | 10 – 15 | 10 – 15 | 12 – 18 | 6 – 10 | 6 – 10 |
| Electrolyte Stability (NaCl g/L) | 60 – 80 | 50 – 70 | 70 – 90 | 70 – 90 | 80 – 100 | 80 – 100 | 80 – 100 |
| Alkali Stability (pH) | 10 – 11 | 10 – 11 | 10.5 – 11.5 | 10.5 – 11.5 | 10.5 – 11.5 | 10.5 – 11.5 | 10.5 – 11.5 |
| Hydrolysis Rate (%) | 15 – 25 | 10 – 20 | 12 – 20 | 10 – 18 | 12 – 18 | 8 – 12 | 8 – 12 |
| Exhaustion (%) | 75 – 85 | 70 – 80 | 75 – 85 | 75 – 85 | 80 – 90 | 85 – 90 | 80 – 90 |
| Fixation (%) | 70 – 80 | 70 – 80 | 75 – 85 | 75 – 85 | 75 – 85 | 80 – 85 | 80 – 85 |
| Build-Up (Depth % Shade) | 3 – 5% | 2 – 4% | 4 – 6% | 4 – 6% | 5 – 7% | 5 – 7% | 5 – 7% |
| Wash Fastness | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 |
| Rubbing Fastness (Dry/Wet) | 4–5 / 3–4 | 4–5 / 3–4 | 4–5 / 3–4 | 4–5 / 3–4 | 4–5 / 3–4 | 4–5 / 3–4 | 4–5 / 3–4 |
| Light Fastness (Blue Wool) | 4 – 5 | 6 – 7 | 5 – 6 | 5 – 6 | 5 – 6 | 5 – 6 | 5 – 6 |
| Perspiration Fastness | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 | 4 – 5 |
| Chlorine Fastness | 3 – 4 | 4 – 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Color Strength (%) | 100 – 120 | 100 – 115 | 105 – 125 | 105 – 125 | 110 – 130 | 110 – 135 | 110 – 135 |
| Color Variation (ΔE) | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 1.0 | ≤ 0.8 | ≤ 0.8 |
| Leveling Index (%) | 85 – 92 | 88 – 95 | 88 – 95 | 90 – 96 | 88 – 94 | 92 – 97 | 92 – 97 |
| Migration Index (%) | 80 – 90 | 85 – 92 | 85 – 92 | 88 – 95 | 85 – 92 | 90 – 96 | 90 – 96 |
Vinyl sulfone-based reactive dye known for its brilliant reddish-blue shade, high fixation, and excellent brightness.
Applications: Apparel, knits, home textiles, yarn dyeing.
Copper phthalocyanine-based turquoise dye offering exceptional light fastness and brightness.
Applications: Fashion textiles, printing, sportswear, outdoor fabrics.
Economical reactive blue dye with good tinctorial strength and balanced dyeing performance.
Applications: Cotton dyeing, mass textile production.
Deep blue reactive dye offering strong build-up and good leveling for darker shades.
Applications: Denim topping, uniforms, heavy fabrics.
High-performance reactive blue with excellent wash fastness and reproducibility.
Applications: High-end garments, export textiles.
Deep navy reactive dye with excellent build-up and strong fixation.
Applications: Workwear, denim, uniforms.
High exhaustion navy blue dye designed for efficient dye uptake and eco-friendly processing.
Applications: Sustainable dyeing, bulk production.
Specialized grades for textile printing with excellent print sharpness and color yield.
Applications: Screen & rotary printing.
High exhaustion dye designed for reduced salt consumption and improved efficiency.
Applications: Sustainable dyeing, low liquor systems.
High fixation reactive dye system with low hydrolysis and excellent fastness.
Applications: Premium textiles, export garments.
High build-up dye designed for extra deep navy shades.
Applications: Fashion garments, deep shade dyeing.
Optimized for cold pad batch dyeing with controlled reactivity.
Applications: Continuous dyeing, CPB processes.
High purity reactive dye ink designed for digital textile printing.
Applications: Digital textile printing, inkjet systems.
Reactive Blue dyes, including vinyl sulfone types (RB19), phthalocyanine-based turquoise blues (RB7), bifunctional and high-performance navy systems (RB160, RB171, HF grades), as well as high-exhaustion, printing, and digital ink formulations, are water-soluble organic colorants designed to chemically bond with cellulosic fibers. While generally stable under recommended conditions, exposure to dye powders or solutions may cause skin sensitization, eye irritation, or respiratory discomfort. Proper industrial hygiene, controlled handling systems, and adherence to safety protocols are essential during storage, handling, and processing operations.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available upon request for detailed information on occupational exposure limits, regulatory compliance (REACH, ZDHC, OEKO-TEX®), and safe handling practices.
Reactive Blue dyes are supplied in various packaging formats depending on physical form (powder, granular, liquid, printing paste, or digital ink) and textile processing requirements. Packaging systems are designed to ensure product stability, moisture protection, and safe handling across domestic and international supply chains.
Flexible packaging, labeling, and logistics solutions are available to meet specific textile processing requirements and customer supply chain needs.
Our Reactive Blue dye portfolio supports sustainable textile manufacturing through high fixation efficiency, reduced effluent load, and compliance with global environmental and chemical management standards.