Practice mode Industrial Chemistry

Which type of dye is most suitable for polyester fibres?

Correct answer B. Disperse dyes

Explanation

Polyester is hydrophobic and has few ionic sites, so ionic dyes do not bind. Disperse dyes are small, non-ionic, sparingly soluble molecules that are applied as a fine dispersion and dissolve into the polyester at high temperature.

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