--- product_id: 80803979 title: "Professional Aluminum Anodizing Pigment Dyes | Black E-CRO | Light to Rich Black | Powder Concentrate Makes 7.6 Liters or 2 Gallons" brand: "interactivia" price: "AR$125051" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/80803979-professional-aluminum-anodizing-pigment-dyes-black-e-cro-light-to store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Fast uptake in 4-10 min Long shelf life powder form (5-10 yrs) Durable, scratch & corrosion resistant Professional Aluminum Anodizing Pigment Dyes | Black E-CRO | Light to Rich Black | Powder Concentrate Makes 7.6 Liters or 2 Gallons **Brand:** interactivia **Price:** AR$125051 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🖤 Elevate your aluminum game with deep, durable black that lasts and impresses ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Professional Aluminum Anodizing Pigment Dyes | Black E-CRO | Light to Rich Black | Powder Concentrate Makes 7.6 Liters or 2 Gallons by interactivia - **How much does it cost?** AR$125051 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/80803979-professional-aluminum-anodizing-pigment-dyes-black-e-cro-light-to) ## Best For - interactivia enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted interactivia brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Massive Coverage:** One 80mL bottle activates 7.6L (2 gallons) of dye bath—perfect for large projects - • **Pro-Grade Stability:** UV-protected packaging ensures consistent, repeatable results every time - • **Effortless Activation:** Simple water mix & shake process with clear instructions on bottle - • **Eco & Safety Compliant:** RoHS certified with fume suppressants for responsible anodizing - • **Precision Color Control:** Adjust anodizing time for shades from light grey to rich black ## Overview Black E-CRO is a professional-grade anodizing pigment dye powder designed for aluminum and select metals, delivering fast, stable, and repeatable deep black colors. Packaged in UV-protective bottles, it offers a long shelf life of 5-10 years in powder form and activates easily with distilled water to produce 7.6 liters of dye bath. RoHS compliant and made in the USA, it enhances anodized aluminum with superior durability, scratch resistance, and corrosion protection—ideal for professionals demanding consistent, bold finishes. ## Description READ SDS SHEET PRIOR TO HANDELING AVOID INHALATION, INGESTION, EYE AND SKIN CONTACT KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Deep Black - Black E-CRO is an anodizing dye. Use Black E-CRO only on aluminum, magnesium, titanium and tantalum. Most commonly, Black E-CRO is used on aluminum. It is not intended for use on any other metals or materials. Black E-CRO can change its shade of grey to black depending on how long it is in the anodizing bath and in the dye bath. It can be a light grey if you do a shorter anodizing cycle. For a longer duration in the anodizing bath and in the dye bath, it will look like dark black. The anodizing process parameters have a significant impact on the properties of the oxide formed. This means that the color is dependent on the anodizing process. Black E-CRO is RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliant. It is made with fume suppressants. Specifications on Black E-CRO Concentration - This 80 mL bottle contains 60 grams of powder to makes 7.6 L or 2 gallons. pH - 5.0 – 6.0 (Raise with ammonium hydroxide, lower with acetric acid.) Temperature - 120-140°F. Light Fastness - 7-8 Time - 4-10 minutes depending on saturation preference. Anodizing is an electrochemical conversion process. Anodizing changes the outer surface of the aluminum. Anodized aluminum has different characteristics than raw aluminum. Some of the characteristics of anodized aluminum include durability and weight. (It is lighter weight than stainless steel.) The process of “anodization” creates a thick oxide layer. This thick oxide layer makes it very hard, quite scratch resistant and improves its corrosion resistance. Also, the thick oxide layer makes it easier to clean than raw aluminum. Because of its porous nature, anodizing makes it possible to dye the aluminum many different colors. Store in a cool dry environment. Review: First time trying this brand, great results! - This anodize was fantastic. I can't say anything better about it. If you PROPERLY clean/ rinse. PROPERLY anodize your part. PROPERLY heat up the dye and let it soak for roughly 20 minutes. PROPERLY seal it in a light boil of water. Your product will come out great. If you want the anodize to have a 'shiny' look, polish your product and then clean it before your annodizing process. Review: I hate RIT dye - RIT doesn't work. Don't do it. This is expensive but worth it. Don't waste time with RIT like I did. I ended up with gritty, splotchy, barely-dyed, reddish parts. I thought I was doing something wrong. I was. I was using RIT dye. After switching to this, my parts went from "I don't know what I'm doing" to "anodizing master". Don't make the mistake I did. ## Features - All instructions and key dye features are labeled on the bottle for easy reference, including a color swatch. - Packaged in a UV protective bottle to ensure a long and stable shelf-life of unused dye. - THIS DYE IS SHIPPED IN POWDER FORM TO INCREASE SHELF LIFE. Standard dry shelf life is 5-10 years. TO ACTIVATE COLOR: Open canister. Fill with distilled water to half an inch (12mm) from the opening of the canister. Close canister tightly. Shake well for 30 seconds. Once activated, use product within 1 year. - Store in a cool, dry location for longevity. Once activated, this 80 mL / 2.7 oz bottle makes 7.6 liters (or 2 gallons) of anodizing dye bath. This dye has very fast uptake and is stable in saturation. - Dyes are RoSH compliant and made in the USA. Professional anodizing dye with repeatable consistent colors. Create bright, bold colors on anodized aluminum surfaces. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07CT31RZB | | Best Sellers Rank | #296,447 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #2,037 in Paint & Primer | | Brand Name | INTERACTIVIA | | Color | Deep Black | | Compatible Material | Aluminum | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (176) | | Item Form | Powder | | Item Weight | 60 Grams | | Manufacturer | INTERACTIVIA | | Manufacturer Part Number | ANKCBECRO | | Model Number | ANKCBECRO | | Number of Items | 1 | | Unit Count | 256 Fluid Ounces | ## Product Details - **Brand:** INTERACTIVIA - **Color:** Deep Black - **Compatible Material:** Aluminum - **Item Form:** Powder - **Item Weight:** 60 Grams ## Images ![Professional Aluminum Anodizing Pigment Dyes | Black E-CRO | Light to Rich Black | Powder Concentrate Makes 7.6 Liters or 2 Gallons - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vSynzKgqL.jpg) ![Professional Aluminum Anodizing Pigment Dyes | Black E-CRO | Light to Rich Black | Powder Concentrate Makes 7.6 Liters or 2 Gallons - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41z9D1OGWIL.jpg) ![Professional Aluminum Anodizing Pigment Dyes | Black E-CRO | Light to Rich Black | Powder Concentrate Makes 7.6 Liters or 2 Gallons - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71g6bs1G35L.jpg) ![Professional Aluminum Anodizing Pigment Dyes | Black E-CRO | Light to Rich Black | Powder Concentrate Makes 7.6 Liters or 2 Gallons - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717YIaF0bRL.jpg) ![Professional Aluminum Anodizing Pigment Dyes | Black E-CRO | Light to Rich Black | Powder Concentrate Makes 7.6 Liters or 2 Gallons - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-N6TRluzL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: why does black cost twice as much as any other color?** A: Black dye is more complex to make. For example the red dye used 16 grams of material to make 2 gallons, where is this black dye uses 60 grams to make the same amount. **Q: How is it applied? Like you would apply a paint or stain or??? Thank you.** A: This is an anodizing dye. And dyes like this are absorbed into an anodized aluminum surface. First learn about anodizing before buying these dyes. It involves electricity, sulphuric acid and experience. Anodizing pits microscopic holes into the metal surface and this dye is the exact size to fit into those holes. Thus dying the metal. Search YouTube for how to Anodize aluminum. You'll find some videos there. Don't buy until you know how to Anodize! **Q: will this work on titanium?** A: No. Titanium anodizing is through electrical current and time. There are no dyes for titanium anodizing. I don't believe black is possible in titanium but I could be wrong. These dyes are exclusively engineered for aluminum anodizing. Thanks and good luck! **Q: Someone asked why the black costs more than the other,and was answered with"its more complex to make".Then why are other brands black cheaper?** A: All our colors consist of 16 grams of pigment to produce the 2 gallons of colourant. The black however requires 60 grams of pigment to produce the same. So it contains more than 3 times the pigment. These dyes are pure pigment. Other brands are mixed with a solution and thus not pure pigment powders. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ First time trying this brand, great results! *by H***W on December 10, 2025* This anodize was fantastic. I can't say anything better about it. If you PROPERLY clean/ rinse. PROPERLY anodize your part. PROPERLY heat up the dye and let it soak for roughly 20 minutes. PROPERLY seal it in a light boil of water. Your product will come out great. If you want the anodize to have a 'shiny' look, polish your product and then clean it before your annodizing process. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I hate RIT dye *by F***P on September 29, 2023* RIT doesn't work. Don't do it. This is expensive but worth it. Don't waste time with RIT like I did. I ended up with gritty, splotchy, barely-dyed, reddish parts. I thought I was doing something wrong. I was. I was using RIT dye. After switching to this, my parts went from "I don't know what I'm doing" to "anodizing master". Don't make the mistake I did. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gives a good deep black *by A***Y on October 7, 2023* This is my first attempt ever to anodize aluminium. It took over a month to receive this dye (the nickel acetate sealant only took a week) but this is a good product. I tested this on a 1x2" piece of 6061 3mm aluminium suspended with non-anodized 2.5mm wire (both off Amazon). I buffed it and cleaned in hot water with some detergent, then 30 seconds in 2% sodium hydroxide @30'C, then 90 minutes anodizing at 4.5ASF (485mA/dm2) @24'C - for this piece that amounted to 160mA (Low Current Density method recommended by Caswell). I used 2 thin (1mm) strips of aluminium for cathodes (40mm x 110mm) - for my largest pieces this gives an anode:cathode ratio of 3:1 but in this small test it was closer to 1:5. I used sodium hydrogen sulphate (22.5%) which is equivalent to 16% sulphuric acid. I dyed for 15 minutes @60'C then sealed in nickel acetate for 15 minutes @99'C. I only mixed 1/6 of the dye (10g dissolved in water to 1270ml @82'C) and 1/6 of the nickel acetate too. ## Frequently Bought Together - Professional Aluminum Anodizing Pigment Dyes | Black E-CRO | Light to Rich Black | Powder Concentrate Makes 7.6 Liters or 2 Gallons - Professional Aluminum Anodizing Pigment Dyes | Fiery Red E-L | Light to Rich Red | Powder Concentrate Makes 7.6 Liters or 2 Gallons - Professional Aluminum Anodizing Pigment Dyes | Blue E-G | Light to Rich Blue | Powder Concentrate Makes 7.6 Liters or 2 Gallons --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/80803979-professional-aluminum-anodizing-pigment-dyes-black-e-cro-light-to](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/80803979-professional-aluminum-anodizing-pigment-dyes-black-e-cro-light-to) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*