At a glance
- Code
- HM-LD
- Form
- Liquid dye solutions
- Use
- Liquid detergents, dishwash, floor and surface cleaners
Available colours
| Code | Shade | Type | Typical product |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM-LD-B | Blue | Acid dye solution | Liquid detergents |
| HM-LD-G | Green | Acid dye solution | Dishwash liquids |
| HM-LD-Y | Yellow | Acid dye solution | Lemon cleaners |
| HM-LD-P | Pink | Acid dye solution | Floor cleaners |
| HM-LD-V | Violet | Acid dye solution | Lavender cleaners |
About FLYHOME
Cleaning products are demanding for colorants: high or low pH, bleach, enzymes, surfactants and light in transparent packs. FLYHOME colours are chosen and tested for these conditions, and for low staining of fabrics and surfaces.
Typical properties of the range
| Property | Typical value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Dye content (HM-LD) | 1–10 % | Spectrophotometric |
| Pigment content (HM-PD) | 30–50 % | Gravimetric |
| pH at 20 °C | 6–9 | pH meter |
| Viscosity at 25 °C | HM-LD < 200 mPa·s; HM-PD 500–3,000 mPa·s | Brookfield |
Values for the FLYHOME range; the certificate of analysis for HM-LD gives the release values.
How to use
- Dosage
- Dyes typically 5–100 ppm as dye in the finished product; dispersions 0.01–0.2 %
- Stability testing
- Four weeks at 40 °C and in daylight in the final pack; check pH drift, bleach, enzymes and fabric staining
- Hypochlorite products
- Most dyes are bleached: use HM-PD phthalocyanine dispersions
- Toilet soaps
- Toilet soaps are cosmetics under Indian law: use FLYCOS cosmetic-grade colours
Storage, packing and supply
- Storage
- 5–35 °C; protect from frost — freezing destroys the dispersion irreversibly
- Handling
- Stir gently before use; keep containers closed to prevent drying
- Shelf life
- 12 months from date of manufacture
- Packing
- 25 kg HDPE pails, 200 kg drums, 1,000 L IBC
Values are typical and do not form a specification. Test the product under your own conditions before commercial use.