Dyes refer to a class of organic compounds that can give other substances a bright and firm color. Since the pigments used today are all artificially synthesized, they are also called synthetic dyes. Dyes and pigments are generally compounds that have their own color and can make other substances obtain bright and firm colors in a molecular or dispersed state.   Dye classification   According to dye properties and application methods, dyes can be classified as follows. According to status Water-based color paste, oil-based color paste, water-based color, essential oil-based color essence According to use Ceramic Pigments Coating Pigments Textile Pigments Plastic Pigments According to source Natural dyes are divided into plant dyes, animal dyes, and synthetic dyes (also known as artificial dyes ) according to their usage. According to dye properties and application methods Direct dyes , insoluble azo dyes , reactive dyes, vat dyes, soluble vat dyes, sulfur dyes, sulfur vat dy...