Pigments Powder

About Pigments Powder

Pigments are insoluble colorants used to impart color to materialslike paints, plastics, inks, coatings, and more. Unlike dyes, pigments do notdissolve in the medium”they remain as fine particles and require a binder/resinto stick to the surface.

Whatare Pigments?

• Insoluble in water or solvents
• Provide color, opacity, and durability
• Used with binders (resin, oil, polymer)
• Available as powder or dispersions

Applications

Paints & Coatings (Largest Use)

• Decorative paints (walls, furniture)
• Industrial coatings
• Automotive paints
• Marine (boat) coatings
• Road marking paints

PlasticsIndustry

• Coloring plastic products:
• Packaging
• Household items
• Pipes & fittings

PrintingInks

• Offset inks
• Inkjet inks
• Packaging printing

ConstructionMaterials

• Cement coloring
• Tiles & ceramics
• Bricks and pavers

Leather& Rubber

• Leather finishing
• Rubber goods (tyres, mats)

Cosmetics(Special Grade)

• Lipsticks
• Foundations
• Eye makeup

👉 Requires highpurity & regulatory approval

 Types of Pigments

1.Organic Pigments

• Bright colors
• Examples:
• Phthalocyanine Blue/Green
• Azo pigments

👉 Used ininks, plastics, coatings

2.Inorganic Pigments

• High durability & heat resistance
• Examples:
• Titanium Dioxide (white)
• Iron Oxide (red, yellow, black)
• Chromium Oxide (green)

👉 Used inconstruction, coatings, ceramics

3.Special Effect Pigments

• Metallic (aluminum, bronze)
• Pearlescent
• Fluorescent

👉 Used inautomotive & decorative finishes

” KeyAdvantages

• Excellent light fastness
• Good weather resistance
• High opacity (covering power)
• Suitable for outdoor applications

Œ Limitations

• Require dispersion process
• Lower brightness than dyes (in some cases)
• Need binders to fix on surface

Available Pigments Powder: