Pigments storage
Lying, standing, at a warm or cold environment ... Have you, who is a micropigmenter or dealer, ever wondered how to store RBKollors pigments correctly? This directly influences the pigment's shelf life and even in other aspects, such as fixation, color and the possibility of using it or not on the client's skin.
How to properly store RBKollors pigments?
- It is essential, first of all, to keep the pigments in their original packaging, inside the box with its respective package insert;
- The pigment must not be exposed to sunlight, as this can change its original shade, as well as friction can damage the batch printing, color and expiration date;
- RBKollors pigments must be stored in a cool, ventilated place and protected from humidity. The pigments must be kept at temperatures of, on average, 23ºC (73,4° F);
- The ideal positioning is horizontal, so that the pigments remain homogeneous for a longer period.
- The pigments must always be closed to avoid drying the ink inside the bottle.
Bearing in mind that the pigments displayed in shop windows and / or exhibitors must not be marketed or used by professionals. If exposed to sunlight or excessive light, they run the risk of having lost two original properties, for example.
Homogenized pigments
Correct storage of pigments directly influences homogenization:
If you buy the pigments directly from our distributors, please be aware that it is mandatory to sell the pigments completely homogenized, that is, each storekeeper / representative must have his agitator (several models are easily found in laboratory product stores), so that they maintain the original hue.
The shopkeeper must also pass this procedure on to the micropigmenter.
Why is it important? Before going through the stirrer, the pigment shows a variation of colors inside the bottle, which may make the professional think that it has some problem, such as being out of standards.
After passing through the shaker for a few minutes, however, the pigment acquires its original color throughout the flask.
Expired products: watch out!
Expired pigments, however, cannot be sold under any circumstances. To prevent it, put them on sale, if you are a dealer, before the pigment reaches the deadline.
Therefore, for resellers, RBKollors authorizes sale below the list price. Once opened, therefore, RBKollors pigments have a shelf life of six months. If it has not been opened, the expiration date is as described in the box / bottle.
It is important, for example, that all RBKollors customers know that the company does not recommend buying pigment on other sites than the official one or the website of our official representatives. Therefore, we are not responsible for the quality, expiration date and / or content of the pigment in those cases.