Dyestuff is a general industry term covering both dyes and pigments in terms of chemistry, reactions and properties. Dyes are intensely coloured organic compounds or mixtures used for imparting colour to the substrates ranging from cloth, paper, and leather to plastics in a permanent fashion. Fast Bordeaux GP base (2-nitro 4-methoxy aniline) is an intermediate dye used for yarn dyeing as raw material for pigments and for printing of cotton. Dyestuffs have been classified in different categories based on the criteria like the colour, origin (natural or synthetic), chemical structure or constitution, applications and method of application.
There are several types of dyes, however in India disperse, reactive and direct dyes are most commonly used. Pigments are insoluble substances and could either be in powdered or granular form. They impart colour by reflecting only certain light rays. As per industry reports, demand for dyes and organic pigments is expected to grow at 11% p.a. till 2020 to reach US$ 10 Bn. Organic pigments are anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 5.8%, in terms of revenue, from 2017 to 2025. As a whole you can invest in this project without risk and earn profit.
Few Indian major players are as under
· Agrasen Dyes & Intermediates Pvt. Ltd.
· Amar Dye-Chem Ltd.
· Associated Dyestuff Pvt. Ltd.
· Baroda Textile Effects Ltd.
· Blue Rock Dyes & Chemicals Ltd.
· Golden Dyes Corpn. (India) Pvt. Ltd.