Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    theebump's Avatar
    theebump Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Oct 9, 2007, 06:46 PM
    Propylene Gylcol - Dyes
    I current an working on a commercial sports product that involves the use of about 3.5 oz of a 50/50 solution of propylene gylcol / distilled water. The liquid is in motion in the product and moves about,. when we attempt to dye the liquid red, it begins to foam slightly as it moves about. How can I dye the liquid, or another liquid safe and similar in viscosity that will not foam.
    Thank you for any help anyone can offer, I am in desperate need!!
    Andy
    templelane's Avatar
    templelane Posts: 1,177, Reputation: 227
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #2

    Oct 10, 2007, 12:13 PM
    Do you have to mix the propylene glycol with water? They are semi- miscible, you are pretty much asking for foamyness. What is the dye soluble in - the water or the propylene glycol? If you need to dilute the propylene glycol try in a hydrophobic (oily) solution and you should have more luck. If it's in the water thicken it up with something else that is water soluble.

    Don't fully understand what you are trying to do but I hope this helps a bit - or at least gives you something else to try.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search


Check out some similar questions!

Is Propylene Glycol in your pet's food or treats? [ 9 Answers ]

If it is please read the definition Websters dictionary from 1948. It is: a sweet, colorless, viscous liquid made from petroleum and otherwise, used as an ANTIFREEZE, germicide, solvent, etc. Would you eat ANTIFREEZE? Please stop feeding it to your pets! It is also found in cake mixes, makeup,...

Black hair - used other dyes - ColorZAP - Will it work? [ 1 Answers ]

Hi. I dyed my hair from dark brown to black a while ago. Since then, I've tried lighting it with other lighter brown hair dyes. Well, now I know that doesn't work. It just turned my roots orange. What I would like to know is if I use ColorZAP will it still work even though I've tried dying it...

View more questions Search