SUDAN IV For Microscopy

Short Name: SUDAN IV

Other Names: Sudan R, Solvent Red 24, Lipid Crimson, Oil Red, Oil Red BB, Fat Red B, Oil Red IV, Scarlet Red, , Scarlet Red Scharlach, Scarlet R

C.I.No.26105It is used to colour nonpolar substances like oils, fats, waxes, greases, various hydrocarbon products, and acrylic emulsions.

Chemical Specifications

Appearance : Dark red powder

Absorption maxima : 519 - 523 nm

Absorptivity (A 1%/1cm; at λmax) : Min 600

Loss on drying (at 135°C) : Max 3%