Stain (dye concentrate)

Product List

Recommended: TransTint Liquid Dye Concentrate

Instruction

This SOP refers only to solvent-reduced dye products, such as TransTint, using water as the solvent. To use alcohol, a mix of alcohol and water, or to tint another substance with the dye, please fist consult with Lab Staff as additional application, engineering controls, storage, and disposal instructions will be required.

For prepared products similar to Minwax Wood Finish Semi-Transparent and Solid Color Stain (water-based), BEHR Fast-Drying Interior Stain, and General Finishes Dye Stain, follow the manufacturer’s instructions related to hand application of the product, the SOP for Paint can be referenced for other considerations related to PPE, Engineering Controls, Emergency Response, Storage, Disposal, and Other Notes

1. Preparation:
   • Read and follow manufacturer guidance on SDS and other product documentation.
   • Protect work surfaces with drop cloths or brown craft paper.
   • Put on all required PPE.
   • Mix only the amount needed, in a small container.
   • To prepare a liquid dye, mix the concentrate into water (distilled water is best), at a ratio of 1 fluid ounce of dye to 1 quart of water. You can change the ratio and adjust the total volume mixed to your need.
2. Application:
   • Saturate a folded lint-free cloth, sponge, or brush.
   • Flood the wood surface with dye, working quickly to cover the surface and getting the entire surface wet until uniformly saturated.
   • As necessary, blot any pooling of excess dye with a lint-free cloth or sponge.
   • Allow to dry. This can be up to 8 hours depending on the weather.
   • If the grain has raised, rub with maroon steel wool (Scotch-Brite) as sandpaper may cut-through.
   • Repeat process, as necessary.
   • Can be coated with a finish, once dry.
3. Finishing:
   • Clean-up work area by disposing of contaminated materials appropriately.
   • Properly store unused products.
   • Wash hands after handling the material.

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Eye Protection: Safety glasses
• Body Coverings: Nitrile gloves. Long-sleeve and an impervious apron may be recommended.

Engineering Controls

• Use in a well-ventilated space.

Emergency Response

• Eye Exposure: Wash thoroughly in eyewash station for at least 15 minutes.
• Skin Exposure: Wash all affected areas thoroughly with soap and water.
• Ingestion/ Inhalation: Seek immediate medical attention.

Storage

• Keep in original, well-sealed container to prevent spill and accidental release to environment.
• Due to labeling requirements, it is not feasible to store product that has been mixed and it should instead be discarded as non-hazardous liquid waste. To minimize waste, take care to mix only what is needed, for each use.

Disposal

• Pour unused mixed product in the yellow-topped white non-hazardous liquid waste barrel in Project Room (Gund L31).
• Into the mixing container, squeeze residual moisture from any contaminated materials (brushes, lint-free cloths, drop cloths, etc.). Dispose of the
  • Contaminated materials that will not be reused can be disposed of solid waste, after free-flowing liquid has been expelled.
  • Wash and rinse brushes and similar tools in a bucket of clean water. Pour contaminated water in the yellow-topped white non-hazardous liquid waste barrel in Project Room (Gund L31).

Other Notes

• Do not eat, drink, smoke, or vape when using this product. Wash thoroughly before eating or drinking.
• Consult the SDS and the manufacturer’s instructions of all products before use.