Originally published in 1900, this groundbreaking work by chemist Irving W. Fay provides a comprehensive overview of the coal-tar dyes, a class of synthetic chemicals that revolutionized the textile industry. With detailed information about the chemical structure and properties of each dye, as well as its commercial uses, this book is an indispensable reference for anyone working in the fields of chemistry, textiles, or manufacturing. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.