Dyes which react chemically with the fibre. Used predominantly in the dyeing of cotton. Reactive dye effluent is highly coloured due to poor fabric take-up and is notoriously difficult to decolourise.
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What is “Reactive Dye”
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Dyes which react chemically with the fibre. Used predominantly in the dyeing of cotton. Reactive dye effluent is highly coloured due to poor fabric take-up and is notoriously difficult to decolourise.
Additional definition by TGA Staff
Reactive Dye
A dye that, under suitable conditions, is capable of reacting chemically with a substrate to form a covalent dye-substrate linkage.
Additional definition by TGA Staff
Reactive Dye
A type of dye that completely saturates the fabric for a long lasting color.
Additional definition by TGA Staff
Reactive Dye
A type of dye that completely saturates the fabric for a long lasting color.
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