HydroBlue® 92 is an advanced formate-based Hydrosulfite with superior quality and efficiency compared to standard market-grade Hydrosulfites. It offers a higher sodium dithionite content of 92%, exceptional stability, and fewer impurities, resulting in consistent and excellent dyeing results.
Additionally, HydroBlue® 92 significantly reduces outgased SO2 emissions by at least 200 times compared to standard formate-based Hydrosulfites, making it odorless and dust-free for improved worker and production facility benefits.
Optimize your value chain now:
- Sodium dithionite is a reducing agent used in the yarn dyeing process with indigo for denim fabric production.
- HydroBlue® 92, unique to BASF, has a stable sodium dithionite content that ensures consistent dyeing results, minimizing off-specification products along the value chain.
- The use of HydroBlue® 92 improves efficiency, worker safety, product quality, and customer satisfaction

But what are the main benefits of HydroBlue® 92?
- HydroBlue® 92 means a higher efficiency compared to other Hydrosulfites
- HydroBlue® 92 stands for stabel und uniform dyeing quality even for manufacturing of small denim batch sizes
- HydroBlue® 92 improves your sustainable footprint