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Dyes, Paints and Pigments — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Chemistry
Dyes, Paints and Pigments revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Chemistry: 4 topics in quick points.
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Dyes and Their Classification
- Dyes are organic compounds that impart color to fabrics and resist fading from water, soap, light, acids, and alkalis.
- A good dye must have a suitable color, ability to fix on fabric, and fastness to external factors.
- Color in dyes arises due to chromophores—groups like –NO₂, –N=N–, and quinonoid structures.
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Types of Dyes Based on Application
- Acid dyes: Sodium salts of sulfonic or carboxylic acids; used for wool, silk, nylon.
- Basic dyes: Contain –NH₂ or –NR₂ groups; used for cotton, paper, leather.
- Direct dyes: Bind via hydrogen bonding; used for cotton, rayon.
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Pigments and Their Types
- Pigments are insoluble colored or white substances used in paints, inks, plastics, and coatings.
- Unlike dyes, pigments do not dissolve but are suspended in a medium.
- Classified into white and colored pigments.
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Paints and Their Constituents
- Paints are mechanical mixtures containing pigments, vehicles, driers, thinners, and other additives.
- Main function: Provide color, protection, and durability to surfaces.
- Pigments: Provide color and UV protection.
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Key topics in Dyes, Paints and Pigments include Dyes and Their Classification, Types of Dyes Based on Application, Pigments and Their Types, Paints and Their Constituents. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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