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Metalworking, Cutting & Heat Transfer Fluids Dyes & Colorants

Chromatech offers dyes and unique colorants formulated specifically for metalworking fluids, cutting fluids, and heat transfer fluids.

Our metalworking fluid colorants are designed to help you manufacture your product by providing the following performance advantages:

  • Perfect color selection providing the right color for your products.
  • Long-term color stability that resists fading or changing over time.
  • Ease of Manufacturing – Our high quality liquid and powder colorants are always consistent.

To help you manufacture high-quality glycol hydraulic fluids or metalworking products, we can test the stability and suitability of our colors in your product.

Plus, we offer strong technical support, custom formulation and prompt shipping.

If you do not see a color that meets your needs, please contact us and inquire about custom shades also available.

Dyes and Colorants for Metalworking, Cutting & Heat Transfer Fluids

Water & Glycol Soluble Colorants

Color Sample Title
D11006 Chromatint® Uranine HS Liquid
Color Sample Subtitle
D11006Chromatint® Uranine HS Liquid
Main Description of Color Sample
Chromatint® Uranine HS Liquid is a water-soluble fluorescent yellow dye designed for use in industrial, hard surface, & multipurpose cleaners, foaming car wash soaps and waxes, metal working fluids, antifreeze and coolants, water-based adhesives, water tracing applications, and leak detection applications.
Color Sample Features
• Easy to use in many fragrances, preservatives, and surfactants.
Color Sample Properties
• pH Stability: 2 to 13

• Water Soluble

• Physical Appearance: Dark amber liquid
Color Sample Packaging
• 475 lb. drums, 250 lb. drums, 40 lb. pails
Color Sample More Info
• Testing in your particular formulation is recommended.

• Contact Us for a sample.
Inquire about D11014 CHROMATINT URANINE LIQUID in Europe.

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Color Sample Title
M93010X Chromatint® Red 0551 Liquid
Color Sample Subtitle
Chromatint® Red 0551 Liquid
Main Description of Color Sample
Chromatint® Red 0551 Liquid is a fluorescent red colorant designed for use in household and industrial & multipurpose soaps & cleaners, antifreeze, metal working fluids, water soluble fertilizers, and de-icing products.
Color Sample Features
• Easy to use in many fragrances, preservatives, and surfactants.
Color Sample Properties
• pH Stability: 2 to 12

• Water Soluble

• Physical Appearance: Dark red liquid
Color Sample Packaging
• 475 lb. drums, 250 lb. drums, 40 lb. pails. Tote quantities are available upon request.
Color Sample More Info
• Testing in your particular formulation is recommended.

• Contact us for a sample.
Inquire about D93287X CHROMATINT RED 1887 LIQUID in Europe.

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Color Sample Title
D93292 Chromatint® Red 2006 Liquid
Color Sample Subtitle
Chromatint® Red 2006 Liquid
Main Description of Color Sample
Chromatint® Red 2006 Liquid is a water soluble red colorant designed for use in metalworking fluids, household and industrial cleaners, hard surface cleaners, multipurpose cleaners, and water-based adhesives.
Color Sample Features
• Easy to use in many fragrances, preservatives, and surfactants.
Color Sample Properties
• pH Stability: 2 to 12

• Water Soluble

• Physical Appearance: Dark red liquid
Color Sample Packaging
• 475 lb. drums, 250 lb. drums, 40 lb. pails.
Color Sample More Info
• Testing in your particular formulation is recommended.

• Contact Us for a sample.

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Color Sample Title
D33020X Chromatint® Red 0094 Liquid
Color Sample Subtitle
Chromatint® Red 0094 Liquid
Main Description of Color Sample
Chromatint® Red 0094 Liquid is a water soluble red colorant that has excellent heat stability, making it ideal for use in metalworking fluids.
Color Sample Features
• Easy to use in many fragrances, preservatives, and surfactants.
Color Sample Properties
• pH Stability: 2 to 12

• Water Soluble

• Physical Appearance: Dark red liquid
Color Sample Packaging
• 475 lb. drums, 250 lb. drums, 40 lb. pails.
Color Sample More Info
• Testing in your particular formulation is recommended.

• Contact Us for a sample.
Inquire about D939032 CHROMATINT RED 4228 LIQUID in Europe.

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Color Sample Title
M95003X Chromatint® Blue 0412 Liquid
Color Sample Subtitle
Chromatint® Blue MWL-UC 0412 Liquid
Main Description of Color Sample
Chromatint® Blue MWL-UC 0412 Liquid is a non-ionic, non-staining, water soluble blue colorant designed for use in industrial cleaners, hard surface cleaners, multi-purpose cleaners, metal working fluids, water-based adhesives, and other applications in which non-staining properties are desired.
Color Sample Features
• Easy to use with many fragrances, preservatives, and surfactants.
Color Sample Properties
• pH Stability: 2 to 12

• Water Soluble

• Physical Appearance: Dark blue liquid
Color Sample Packaging
• 475 lb. drums, and 40 lb. pails.
Color Sample More Info
• Testing in your particular formulation is recommended.

• Contact us for a sample.

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Color Sample Title
D35003X Chromatint® Blue 0408 Liquid
Color Sample Subtitle
D35003XChromatint® Blue 0408 Liquid
Main Description of Color Sample
Chromatint® Blue 0408 Liquid is a water-based blue colorant designed for use in antifreeze, windshield washer fluid, household & multipurpose cleaners, metal working fluids, water-soluble fertilizers, de-icing material, road salt, and water-based adhesives.
Color Sample Features
• Easy to use in many fragrances, preservatives, and surfactants.
Color Sample Properties
• pH Stability: 2 to 12

• Water Soluble

• Physical Appearance: Dark blue liquid
Color Sample Packaging
• 475 lb. drums, 250 lb. drums, 40 lb. pails.
Color Sample More Info
• Testing in your particular formulation is recommended.

• Contact Us for a sample.

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Color Sample Title
D16006 Chromatint® Green 0218 Liquid
Color Sample Subtitle
Chromatint® Green 0218 Liquid
Main Description of Color Sample
Chromatint® Green 0218 Liquid is a water-soluble bluish green colorant designed for use in industrial cleaners, hard surface cleaners, multipurpose cleaners, coolant concentrates, and metal working fluids. Testing in your particular formulation is always recommended.
Color Sample Features
• Easy to use in many fragrances, preservatives, and surfactants.
Color Sample Properties
• pH Stability: 2 to 13

• Water Soluble

• Physical Appearance: Dark green liquid
Color Sample Packaging
• 475 lb. drums, 250 lb. drums, 40 lb. pails.
Color Sample More Info
• Testing in your particular formulation is recommended.

• Contact Us for a sample.

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Color Sample Title
D96040X Chromatint® Green 1016 Liquid
Color Sample Subtitle
Chromatint® Green 1016 Liquid
Main Description of Color Sample
Chromatint® Green 1016 Liquid is a water soluble green colorant designed for a wide range of applications including household & industrial cleaners, hard surface & multipurpose cleaners, soaps & detergents, water based adhesives, windshield washer fluid, water soluble fertilizers, and metalworking fluids.
Color Sample Features
• Easy to use with many fragrances, preservatives, and surfactants.
Color Sample Properties
• pH Stability: 2 – 12

• Water Soluble

• Physical Appearance: Dark green liquid
Color Sample Packaging
• 475 lb. drums, and 40 lb. pails.
Color Sample More Info
• Testing in your particular formulation is recommended.

• Contact us for a sample.

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Non-Aqueous, Water-Miscible Colorants for Metalworking, Cutting & Heat Transfer Fluids

Color Sample Title
L019000 Chromatint® Yellow 3455 Liquid
Color Sample Subtitle
Chromatint® Yellow 3455 Liquid
Main Description of Color Sample
Chromatint® Yellow 3455 Liquid is a non-aqueous bright lemon-yellow colorant designed for use in applications requiring a low water content. It can be used with a wide range of acidic or basic fertilizer or metal-working formulations.
Color Sample Features
Color Sample Properties
• Soluble in mildly polar solvents

• Physical Appearance: Dark yellow liquid

• Good light stability
Color Sample Packaging
• 475 lb. drums and 40 lbs. pails. Tote quantities are available upon request.
Color Sample More Info
• Testing in your particular formulation is recommended.

• Contact us for a sample.

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Color Sample Title
Chromatint® Yellow 2795 Liquid
Color Sample Subtitle
Chromatint® Yellow 2795 Liquid
Main Description of Color Sample
Chromatint® Yellow 2795 Liquid is a non-aqueous bright yellow colorant designed for use in applications requiring a low water content. It can be used with a wide range of acidic or basic fertilizer or metal-working formulations.
Color Sample Features
Color Sample Properties
• Soluble in mildly polar solvents

• Physical Appearance: Dark yellow liquid

• Good light stability
Color Sample Packaging
• 475 lb. drums and 40 lbs. pails. Tote quantities are available upon request.
Color Sample More Info
• Testing in your particular formulation is recommended.

• Contact Us for a sample.

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Color Sample Title
D939026 Chromatint® Red 3502 Liquid
Color Sample Subtitle
Chromatint® Red 3502 Liquid
Main Description of Color Sample
Chromatint® Red 3502 Liquid is a non-aqueous bright red colorant designed for use in applications requiring a low water content. It can be used with a wide range of acidic or basic fertilizer or metal-working formulations.
Color Sample Features
Color Sample Properties
• Soluble in mildly polar solvents

• Physical Appearance: Dark red liquid

• Good light stability
Color Sample Packaging
• 475 lb. drums and 40 lbs. pails. Tote quantities are available upon request.
Color Sample More Info
• Testing in your particular formulation is recommended.

• Contact Us for a sample.

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Color Sample Title
L059001 Chromatint® Blue 3458 Liquid
Color Sample Subtitle
Chromatint® Blue 3458 Liquid
Main Description of Color Sample
Chromatint® Blue 3458 Liquid is a non-aqueous royal-blue colorant designed for use in applications requiring a low water content. It can be used with a wide range of acidic or basic fertilizer or metal-working formulations.
Color Sample Features
Color Sample Properties
• Soluble in mildly polar solvents

• Physical Appearance: Dark blue liquid

• Good light stability
Color Sample Packaging
• 475 lb. drums and 40 lbs. pails. Tote quantities are available upon request.
Color Sample More Info
• Testing in your particular formulation is recommended.

• Contact us for a sample.

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Color Sample Title
D959020 Chromatint® Blue 3466 Liquid
Color Sample Subtitle
Chromatint® Blue 3466 Liquid
Main Description of Color Sample
Chromatint® Blue 3466 Liquid is a non-aqueous bright aqua-shaded blue colorant designed for use in applications requiring a low water content. It can be used with a wide range of acidic or basic fertilizer or metal-working formulations.
Color Sample Features
Color Sample Properties
• Soluble in mildly polar solvents

• Physical Appearance: Dark blue liquid

• Good light stability
Color Sample Packaging
• 475 lb. drums and 40 lbs. pails. Tote quantities are available upon request.
Color Sample More Info
• Testing in your particular formulation is recommended.

• Contact us for a sample.

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Color Sample Title
D96088 Chromatint® Green 2788 Liquid
Color Sample Subtitle
Chromatint® Green 2788 Liquid
Main Description of Color Sample
Chromatint® Green 2788 Liquid is a non-aqueous green colorant designed for use in applications requiring a low water content. It can be used with a wide range of acidic or basic fertilizer or metal-working formulations.
Color Sample Features
Color Sample Properties
• Soluble in mildly polar solvents

• Physical Appearance: Dark green liquid

• Good light stability
Color Sample Packaging
• 475 lb. drums and 40 lbs. pails. Tote quantities are available upon request.
Color Sample More Info
• Testing in your particular formulation is recommended.

• Contact us for a sample.

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Color Sample Title
Chromatint® Brown 2957 Liquid
Color Sample Subtitle
Chromatint® Brown 2957 Liquid
Main Description of Color Sample
Chromatint® Brown 2957 Liquid is a non-aqueous brown colorant designed for use in applications requiring a low water content. It can be used with a wide range of acidic or basic fertilizer or metal-working formulations.
Color Sample Features
Color Sample Properties
• Soluble in mildly polar solvents

• Physical Appearance: Dark brown liquid

• Good light stability
Color Sample Packaging
• 475 lb. drums and 40 lbs. pails. Tote quantities are available upon request.
Color Sample More Info
• Testing in your particular formulation is recommended.

• Contact Us for a sample.

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