Alumon Green ALW

Alumon Green ALW

Alumon Green ALW is a powder dye recommended for decorative and interior application. It gives a dark Green Shade like a green leaf to the article.

Chemical Properties
Physical Form Dry Powder
appearance Dark Blue Powder
Light Fatness Good
Heat Fastness Moderate
ANODIZING RECOMMENDED
Applicable condition are as:
coating thickness 10-25 microns
Concentration 5 – 8 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.