A cationic dye characterised by its substantivity for the acidic types of acrylic fibre and for tannin mordanted cotton.
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What are “Basic Dyes”
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A cationic dye characterised by its substantivity for the acidic types of acrylic fibre and for tannin mordanted cotton.
Additional definition by TGA Staff
Basic Dyes
Dyes containing basic amino group and applied to natural cellulosic fibres in an alkaline dye bath.
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