MIXOL® Tints

MIXOL® Multi-Purpose Tinting Paste

Not a ready-made paint – but a binder-free, highly concentrated tinting paste for universal use.

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✔️ Key Features:

• Binder-Free & Versatile: MIXOL® is a universal tinting paste for a wide range of applications.

• Extremely Concentrated: Only a minimal amount is needed to achieve vibrant results.

• Temperature Resistant: Stands up to frost and heat. If frozen, simply thaw at room temperature and shake thoroughly.

• Long Shelf Life: Does not dry out or form lumps when properly sealed.

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🖌 Usage & Mixing Guidelines:

• Shake well before use. Always seal tightly after use to prevent drying or clumping.

• Add MIXOL® first, then the thinner if required.

• Always perform a rub test to ensure proper mixing and compatibility:

  • Brush on a sample.

  • Rub immediately with your finger.

  • If it darkens, stir again thoroughly and retest.

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🔧 Recommended Dosages (by weight):

• Up to 10% – Latex/emulsion paints

• 5–8% – Paints, lacquers, varnishes, high-solids

• 6% – Acrylic paints

• 3–5% – Transparent/clear lacquers, glazes, wood stains, waxes

• 3% – Silicate and silicone paints/coatings

➡️ Refer to the MIXOL® colour chart for specific mixing percentages.

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⚠️ Important Compatibility Notes:

• Only use MIXOL® oxide tints (red cap) in:

  • Varnishes low in or free from aromatic compounds

  • Silicate/silicone resin paints

• Non-oxide tints (no red cap) are unsuitable for:

  • Solvent-based latex emulsions

  • Polyester resins

  • 1- and 2-component synthetic resin paints

If hand-mixing fails, a mechanical stirrer is recommended to prevent “rub-out” effects and ensure even distribution.

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🎨 Interior vs. Exterior Use:

• Indoor Only Colors: No. 6, 7, 10, 18

• Outdoor Alternatives:

  • Use No. 26 (True Yellow), No. 27 (True Red), or No. 30 (Oxide Brilliant Yellow) instead of No. 7 (Canary Yellow) and No. 10 (Red).

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🪵 Special Effects:

For indoor pickling or liming effects (e.g. on raw wood), try:

• White No. 25 – a multipurpose concentrate perfect for adding to colorless coatings and transparent finishes.

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🧠 Pro Tip:

Mixing 1 bottle (20 ml) of MIXOL® into 1 liter of white paint can result in the following concentrations:

• 8% for 375 ml paint

• 4% for 750 ml paint

• 1.6% for 2.5 L paint
  …and so on.
  (Note: Results vary depending on the titanium dioxide content of the base paint.)

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🌦 LW vs. L Types:

• LW / LW Oxide Types: Lightfast and weatherproof – ideal for indoor and outdoor use

• L Types: For indoor use only

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☀️ Lightfastness & Weatherproof Ratings

The following chart outlines the performance of each MIXOL® tint at varying concentrations (0.5%, 3%, and 10%) under exposure to light and weather: