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Pigment
Flakes
About Pigments
Pigments
are generally used for overdipping or decorating candles. Pigments
do not fade and do not migrate/bleed, but pigments will clog
wicks if used to color solid-colored candles. Pigment flakes
are clean and easy to use and give vivid
and brilliant colors. They are safe for the candlemaker and
for the candlemaker’s customers. The pigment flakes comply
with OSHA, TSCA and EN 071 (part 3) legislation.
Pigments
are insoluble in the medium they are coloring. Pigments, therefore,
are not soluble in wax. They color the wax by dispersion. This
means that pigments have to be distributed evenly throughout
the wax, or dispersed in the wax, in order to color it (versus
dyes which are soluble in wax and become a part of the wax to
color it). Mixing, therefore, is very important.
Usage and Dosage
Instructions
Dissolve
pigments flakes in your wax formulation at approximately 185F
- 85C. It is recommended to pre-disperse the required amount
of color (see dosage chart) in a small amount of the dipping
wax in a ratio of 1:5 color to wax. This should be done at 185F
- 85C, using an electric mixer will disperse the color more quickly.
Once the pigment is well dispersed, add it to the remaining dipping
wax.
Stir the
dipping wax well before starting production and after each production
break.
Overdipping Dosage
|
2
dips : |
1%
by weight of wax formulation |
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1
dip : |
1.5%
by weight of wax formulation |
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Paraffin
Formulation Weight |
1
dip (1.5%) |
2
dips (1%) |
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1
lb |
.24
oz |
6.8
gms |
.16
oz |
4.5
gms |
|
5
lbs |
1.2
oz |
34
gms |
.8
oz |
22.7
gms |
|
10
lbs |
2.4
oz |
68
gms |
1.6
oz |
45.4
gms |
|
20
lbs |
4.8
oz |
136
gms |
3.2
oz |
90.7
gms |
|
30
lbs |
7.2
oz |
204
gms |
4.8
oz |
136
gms |
For color
consistency, always add the same amount of color to your dipping
wax. Use a scale to weigh the components of your dipping formulation.
Always dip candles at the same temperature, temperature variations
will result in color deviations. Too hot a dipping wax will make
the shade of color on the candle appear lighter. Too cold a dipping
wax will make the shade of color on the candle appear darker.
Any variations in the overdipping wax used may result in a change
of color on your finished candle.
PROPER
MIXING IS NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE UNIFORM DISPERSION OF PIGMENTS
Pigment
Flakes Pricing & Colors
To
the best of our knowledge, the information and recommendations
contained herein are accurate and reliable. All information and
recommendations, however, are furnished without warranty. No
warranty can be given for the processing of, or misuse of, Bekro
Chemie products. Customers are encouraged to always test their
final product.
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