
Meaning of Basic Dyes
by : Rahul Sharma
BASIC DYES:
Basic dyes, these dyes are also known as cationic dyes. This a class of synthetic dyes, that act as bases and when made soluble in water, they from a colored cationic salt, which can react with the anionic sites on the surface of the substrate. The basic dyes produce bright shades with high tinctorial values, on textile materials.