Alumon Blue G

Alumon Blue G

Alumon Blue G is a powder dye recommended for panels, signs and labels. It can be also used for Cosmetic packaging material application.

Chemical Properties
Physical Form Dry Powder
appearance Dark Blue Powder
Light Fatness Good
Heat Fastness Good
ANODIZING RECOMMENDED
Applicable condition are as:
coating thickness 10-25 microns
Concentration 5 – 7 g/l
Temperatures 55 – 60 C
pH Range 5.5 +- 0.5
Buffering It is necessary to buffer the dye bath
Time 10-15 Minute.
Water Quality preferably de –ionized; dyeing is also possible in tap water, but this can reduce the service life of dye bath

SEALING:

The dyed oxide film must be properly sealed properly using a hot sealing salt ANO SEAL CA-350 for best result.

Other Recommendation:

  • Ammonium compounds shall not be used for controlling of the pH or to buffer dye bath solution.
  • The presence of ammonium compounds in the sealing solution may cause leaching and loss of color.
  • Use sodium acetate for dye buffer.
  • Adequate care to be taken for proper rinsing to control drag-in for optimum tank life.
  • Dye may be dissolved separately outside the dye bath. Use demineralized water for better dye bath stability.
  • The life of dye bath is reduced by water containing ammonium.