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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in retail packs for hobbyist ink formulation
Retail artist materials and writing inks have specific Chapter 32 provisions.
If mixed with fluorescent brighteners for special effects
Complex dye preparations with optical brighteners classified as chemical mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use manufacturer's technical data sheet cross-referencing C.I
• Solvent Red 179
• Package in moisture-proof containers; document lightfastness rating FWA 7-8
• Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg to prevent 'industrial preparation' scrutiny
Related Products under HTS 3204.19.20.20
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.
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.
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.