Storage and Maintenance of Colorant

As users of mulch colorant you have probably pondered the best way to store your colorant inventory. Here are some frequently asked questions and recommendations regarding colorant storage and maintenance. 

How often should I mix my colorant? 
Amerimulch colorants need to be mixed before using. This is recommended to ensure a homogenous blend of pigments and additives within the container. A small degree of soft settle (a thin, soft layer of pigment at the bottom of a container) may occur over time, this is especially so if your inventory is over 90 days. 

What is the best mixing equipment to use? 
A mixing stick on a hand drill will do the job in most cases. Getting all the colorant evenly blended ensures consistency during your mulch coloring process and makes sure no colorant goes to waste. The power tote mixer does the job a little faster, and with a little more zing. Using a hand mixer in the corners and along the bottom of the tote, then ten minutes with the power tote mixer, is the best method for any situation. 

No Waste 
Remember to use your remaining inventory before using a more recent shipment. 

Drain the last few pounds from the tote you just finished into the next tote you are about to use and mix. 

Amerimulch is an industry leader in minimizing pigment settling in the container. This is due to a superior chemical formulation and process. Which means, when a tote runs empty, it is empty with no pigment hard packed (material densely settled at the bottom of a container that cannot be easily remixed) at the bottom. No wasted colorant means no wasted money! 

What happens to mulch colorant if it freezes? 
An important thing to remember is mulch colorant is water based (as opposed to oil or solvent based). This means that it will freeze at temperatures below 32◦ F. Your colorant should be stored in a heated building during winter months. Freezing altars the integrity of the formulation and may make the colorant unusable. If your colorant should freeze there is no guarantee it will return to the same usable condition. Do not let your colorant freeze. 

If you keep these few things in mind, your colorant can be stored and maintained well until it is used.