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Aluminum lactate produces very clear and bright colors. It is an alternative to aluminum acetate and alum as an additive when painting with juice colors to increase luminosity and durability, as well as a mordant for cellulose fibers.
Aluminum lactate is the aluminum salt of lactic acid. It is produced by fermentation and is usually used in the form of a spray for the local treatment of inflammatory and painful diseases of the mouth and throat.
For dyeing:
A pinch of "dye salt" is ideal to add to your juice colors, as aluminum lactate (unlike alum) dissolves easily in lukewarm water.
For mordanting:
Safe and easy for dyeing cotton, linen, hemp and viscose.
You can also use this mordant as a cold mordant for protein fibers, especially wool. It is a fantastic mordant for natural yellows and reds.
Use in a two-stage process for milder colors, first 10% tannin as the first mordant and only then the aluminum lactate with 5% of the fiber weight.
Use as a one-stage mordant aluminum lactate with 5% of the fiber weight for cellulose fibers. 50 g is enough for 1 kg of fabric. Leave your fabric in the cold mordant for at least 2 hours - preferably even overnight.
Hazard statements:
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
Safety data sheet aluminum lactate (PDF)
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All of our products are intended exclusively for artistic use and are not suitable for consumption or for external or internal use by humans or animals. If used improperly, this product can cause damage to health. When using and processing, ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and wear protective equipment if necessary. Use separate tools, pots, plates, glasses, etc. for processing this product and do not use them for preparing food afterwards. We accept no liability for improper use.
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All our products are intended exclusively for artistic use and must not be consumed or used externally or internally by humans or animals. In addition, all our additives can be stored for several years without losing their quality. Further information on our additives and instructions on correct storage can be found in our product- or safety data sheets.
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