Used as a dye in textile industries, especially for dyeing cotton, linen, and other cellulosic fibers to achieve bright yellow shades. Offers good lightfastness and washfastness. Commonly applied in continuous or batch dyeing processes. Also used for coloring paper and leather. Not suitable for food products or cosmetics due to toxicity and poor biodegradability. Requires proper waste treatment due to environmental concerns related to dye discharge. Can be used in printing inks.