Name Used in FormulaCommercial Name
Cine RedSerichrome Blue R
”   ScarletCrocein Scarlet MOO
”   OrangeOrange A Concentrated
”   YellowNiagara Fast Yellow
”   GreenAmmaco Acid Green L
”   BlueBuffalo Fast Blue R

These dyes are obtainable from the National Aniline & Chemical Co., Inc., New York City.

The strength of the dyes may vary slightly from batch to batch, but this variation is usually so small as not to materially affect the nature of the tint obtained from any particular formula.

The Cine Blue dye appears much redder by artificial light than by daylight, especially before drying the film, as do all tints containing Cine Blue.

The following formulas are given merely for guidance and should be altered to suit individual requirements.

When matching any color view only by artificial light.

Formulas for Tinting at 65° F.

Tint Number on ChartAvoirdupoisMetricTime of Tinting
1.Cine Red8ozs.250grams
Acetic Acid (Glacial)ozs.100grams
Water50gals.200liters5 minutes
2.Cine Red8ozs.250grams
Water50gals.200liters10 minutes
3.Cine Scarlet8ozs.250grams
Acetic Acid (Glacial)ozs.100grams
Water50gals.200liters5 minutes
4.Cine Orange8ozs.250grams
Acetic Acid (Glacial)ozs.100grams
Water50gals.200liters4 minutes
5.Cine Orange1lb.500grams
Water50gals.200liters10 minutes
6.Cine Yellow8ozs.250grams
Water50gals.200liters10 minutes
7.Cine Yellow4ozs.125grams
Cine Green8ozs.250grams
Water50gals.200liters10 minutes
8.Cine Green13ozs.400grams
Water50gals.200liters10 minutes
9.Cine Green8ozs.250grams
Cine Blue8ozs.250grams
Water50gals.200liters10 minutes
10.Cine Blue8ozs.250grams
Water50gals.200liters10 minutes
11.Cine Blue4ozs.125grams
Water50gals.200liters10 minutes
12.Cine Blue8ozs.250grams
Cine Red4ozs.125grams
Water50gals.200liters10 minutes

Method of Mixing

Dissolve the solid dyes in as small an amount of hot water as possible, and filter through fine muslin. Pour hot water over any residue remaining, which should only be slight, in order to ensure thorough solution of the dye, and dilute the solution in the tank to the required volume at 65 degrees F.