Abstract
This study aimed the dyes as decorative usage and improving the physical properties by using solvent based-dye with additives to evaluate in construction and chemical applications. The physical tests as viscosity, hydrophobicity, drying time, gloss effect, hiding power/transparency were applied on surfaces. Taguchi Method was used as an optimization method and characterization of molecular bonds was investigated with FT-IR. Shellac was used for protection of metallic surfaces and pumice increased the adhesive effect of dye. The test results showed that the additives did not affect the glossiness, color availability and drying time as a negative result. When the prepared dyes compared reference dyes, it was seen that hydrophobicity and hiding power/transparency effects were increased. FT-IR spectra showed that the prepared dyes had similar bonds with reference dyes.