Beyond standard coloring, these pigments impart special visual effects to the material, such as metallic, pearlescent, shimmering, or color-changing properties. They are used in the automotive, cosmetic, plastic, masterbatch, printing, and decorative paint sectors to create aesthetic and striking surfaces.
Metallic Pigments
Composed of metal flakes such as aluminum, bronze, or copper, they give the surface a metallic luster (flop effect). They are widely used in automotive paints, silver-colored plastics, masterbatches, and printing inks.
Aluminum Effect Pigments
Gold
Bronze
Copper Effect Pigments
Aluminum Glitters
Larger particle size, intense, and brightly shimmering flakes compared to metallic pigments. They are used for striking effects in decorative applications, hobby materials, textile prints, and packaging.
Pearlescent Pigments
Obtained by coating transparent carriers like mica or glass with metal oxides, giving the surface a pearlescent, pearl-like shimmer. They create a sense of depth and brilliance in cosmetics, automotive, and decorative paints.
White Pearlescent Pigments
Dual Effect Pigments
Fluorescent Pigments
Pigments that offer much brighter and more vibrant "neon" colors than normal pigments under UV light or daylight. They are used in high-visibility safety vests, traffic signs, textile prints, and toys.
Phosphorescent Pigments
Pigments that absorb and store light (natural or artificial) and then glow in the dark for a period. They are used in safety signs, emergency exit guidance, clock dials, and decorative objects.
Matting Effect Pigments
Special additive pigments that reduce the surface gloss of paints, varnishes, or coatings, giving them a matte, semi-matte, or silky texture. They are used in furniture polishes, matte automotive topcoats, and soft-touch coatings.
Thermochromics
Smart pigments that change color depending on temperature variations. Their color disappears or changes to another color when a certain temperature is reached; they are used in interactive applications such as promotional products, food packaging, and toys.
Matte Effect Pigments
These are special additive pigments that reduce the surface gloss of paint, varnish or coatings to create a matt, semi-matt or silky finish. They are used in furniture polishes, matt automotive topcoats and soft-touch coatings.
