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The COVID-19 virus has left the world in unprecedented and uncertain times PPCI
The COVID-19 virus has left the world in unprecedented and uncertain times. As different countries and states implement their own responses to the virus and the world continues to change, it is critical that we take action where we can. One of the main ways everyone can help slow the spread of the virus is […]
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Acid Blue 145 Shortages
Are you having a hard time finding Acid Blue 145 (CAS 6408-80-6)? You are not alone. The worldwide dye and colorant market has been heavily impacted by supply shortages stemming from stricter environmental and regulatory controls implemented by both the Chinese and Indian governments over the past few years. Additional challenges include recent industrial explosions […]
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Ultramarine Blue
What is Ultramarine Blue? Ultramarine Blue is one of the most sought-after pigments. Historically, Ultramarine Blue (a.k.a. Lapis lazuli) was mined from the earth, and it was prized for its deep blue hues when used in paints. However, the colorant was prohibitively expensive and often cost more than gold. Nearly 100 years ago Ultramarine […]
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Vinegar and Easter Egg Dyes
We know that many people may wonder about the best way to color Easter eggs this time of year. We feel that the detail below is a good example of how dyes can be employed. Most Easter egg dying kits instruct the user to mix a small amount of white vinegar along with warm water […]
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Pylam Dyes now offering resin chips
From the Lab…… As our customers know, we spend a great deal of time and resources communicating about the available dye and colorant options for both their projects and their problems. For many of these requests, solvent dyes are the best colorant option. However, it can be difficult to communicate and capture how they appear […]
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What is the difference between organic and inorganic pigments?
Inorganic versus Organic Pigments In a previous post—Dyes versus Pigments—a comparison between dyes and pigments was provided along with clarification that, regardless of their differences, both dyes and pigments fall in the “colorant” family of chemical compounds. With this classification now familiar, we can dig a little deeper into understanding the colorant family taxonomy and, […]
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New Product Announcement Pylakrome Red VS LX-12137
Pylam maintains an inventory of thousands of distinct dyes, pigments, and blends of colorants. Our PYLAKROME RED VS LX-12137 is a high-tinctorial strength dye with outstanding solubility, good heat stability, and good lightfastness. Please consider receiving a free sample of this dye product so that you can evaluate its effectiveness first hand. This dye product […]
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DuPont Fiber Identification Stain #4
Pylam Products has been offering DuPont Fiber ID Stain #4 since the 1970s. For nearly forty years we have been supplying one of the greatest fiber identification systems to the pharmaceutical, textile, and manufacturing industries. Whether you need to comply with USP guidelines, internal quality control metrics, or are trying to determine the fibers that are in your […]
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Difference Between Dyes and Pigments
What is the difference between dyes and pigments? Dyes versus Pigments Both dyes and pigments fall under the umbrella term of “colorants.” Dyes and pigments are both used to color materials, although the way in which the coloring process takes place is different for each. Dyes require some sort of physical or chemical reaction in […]
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Pylam Pearlizer
Pylam is excited to announce a new product—our Pylam Pearlizer. The Pylam Pearlizer creates a pearlescent effect or appearance. Specifically, the Pylam Pearlizer is designed to be used with cosmetics and cleansers, such as hair conditioners, shampoos, foaming bath products, liquid bath soaps, liquid hand soaps, skin creams and lotions, liquid dish soaps, and more. […]