Solvent Red 179 Plastic Colorant
High-purity Solvent Red 179 specifically formulated for coloring polystyrene, ABS, and PVC plastics. Classified under HTS 3204.19.20.20 as the named solvent dye per U.S. note 3, offering excellent lightfastness and heat stability for injection molding applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dispersed in aqueous media for synthetic fiber dyeing
Acid dyes for wool/synthetics use different solvent classification under 3204.11.
If for pigment printing paste applications on textiles
Pigment preparations based on synthetic coloring matter fall under separate subheading.
If chemically bound into plastic masterbatch pellets
Color masterbatches are classified as plastics rather than pure coloring matter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide end-use statements confirming plastic coloring application to support solvent dye classification
• Include heat stability test data if requested by customs to distinguish from disperse dyes
• Label containers with exact concentration to prevent reclassification as diluted preparations
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Solvent Red 179 Dye Powder
Pure Solvent Red 179 is a synthetic organic azo dye in powder form, chemically defined as 5-(N-ethyl-N-(2-methoxyethyl)amino)-2-(2-methoxy-4-methylanilino)benzenediazonium tetrafluoroborate. It falls under HTS 3204.19.20.20 as a solvent dye specified in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, used for coloring plastics, fuels, and inks due to its solubility in organic solvents.
N-Color Red 179 Solvent Dye
Commercial grade N-Color Red 179 (CAS 80748-20-9), a tetrafluoroborate salt solvent dye for petroleum products and inks. HTS 3204.19.20.20 applies as it's explicitly listed in additional U.S. note 3, providing brilliant red shades soluble in alcohols and hydrocarbons.
Solvent Red 179 for Ink Manufacturing
Industrial Solvent Red 179 optimized for gravure and flexographic ink production, offering superior transparency and dispersibility. Falls under HTS 3204.19.20.20 as the specific solvent dye listed in U.S. note 3 to section VI for synthetic organic coloring matter.
Valifast Red 3178 (Solvent Red 179)
Orient Chemical Valifast Red 3178, equivalent to Solvent Red 179, used in ballpoint pen inks and hot stamping foils. Classified precisely under HTS 3204.19.20.20 due to its listing in additional U.S. note 3 as a synthetic solvent dye.