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More InfoFrench Color & Fragrance Company Experience the vivid color of powered dyes with greater solubility, ease of use, no dusting and particle free! Try our Dye Flakes for an excellent alternative to powered dyes. _ Stability _ Ease of measurement _ Solubility in manufacturing _ Special colors _ Prevent miesling of the dye in candles _ No particulate matter Paraffin and Vegetable Wax and Plastics: Pale Shades…………0.1% or less Peach, Pink (very small amounts for extremely pale shades such as vanilla or ivory) Medium Shades….0.15% - 0.25% (Red, Blue, Yellow) Dark Shades………………….0.3% Typically, for a medium shade, one pound of dye flake will color about 400 pounds of wax. Factors that may affect the amount of dye required for the desired shade include: The opacity of the wax Wax additives such as stearic acid, polymers and microcrystalline wax Some fragrances can react with the dye flakes resulting in a brownish or grayish cast. A phone call to your sales representative can solve this problem for you – we are here to help! When measuring dye flakes, measure by weight or volume – do not alternate methods of measurement between batches. Measuring the same product by weight or volume with give you different results, so be consistent with the chosen method that suits your manufacturing process. The recommended temperature for manufacturing with dye flakes is about 180ºF, or 85ºC. Working at higher temperatures or prolonged exposure to heat can degrade the colors, causing fading or color alteration to appear. Dye Flakes are designed to be extremely soluble in wax. Therefore, extensive mixing should not be necessary. Dye Flakes should be stored under ambient conditions with containers kept closed. We recommend that you us a UV inhibitor in all products containing dyes. IMPORTANT: We recommend using a UV inhibitor for all color applications! Ask your sales representative for more information. Reviews| No reviews for this product.
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