8106 SILICONE PIGMENT (FLESH)

BJB liquid silicone pigments are designed to rapidly disperse into the system.  These pigments are typically used by adding approximately 1-2% by weight of pigment to the material system.  Many silicones are translucent and will take on color quickly. In some cases, adding more pigment to a translucent silicone may cause it to become opaque. Filled silicones, that are opaque/white naturally, may require higher pigment loading in order to reach the same depth of color as a translucent silicone. It is always advisable to test a small sample of material to evaluate how it responds to pigmentation.

Please review the notes below PRIOR to adding pigment to a silicone system:

• Liquid pigments may have a negative effect on a material’s physical properties if too much pigment is added. 
• When working from large containers (5-gallons or drums) it is advisable to only pigment the amount of material to be used, especially if more than 2% is added.  Stored materials may have a shelf life reduction due to pigmentation.
• The final hardness of a system may decrease due to pigmentation; the severity depends on pigment loading. In some materials, the change is permanent (5-10 points), and in others the hardness slowly increases to the expected value over time.
• Pigment may be added to the “A” component of the silicone system or the final A/B mixture.