Ebook: Metallic Pigments in Polymers

Metallic Pigments In Polymers is the ideal basic guide for anyone who is about to start working with metallic pigments but also contains a wealth of information for those who already use these pigments. It is hoped that this book will help existing users to achieve the best possible effects with metallic pigments and encourage those who have not yet used them to explore their potential to add value to their products. There has been an upsurge of interest recently in the use of metallic pigments. Metallic pigments are found in many objects that we use everyday from household items and sports goods to the coatings on scratch cards. Colour is one of the key factors that influences a customer buying a retail product. In the fashion markets, visual appearance is particularly important and tends to come well ahead of functionality. It is in these markets that metal pigments come into their own. Subjects covered include; Pigment characteristics, Mass pigmentation application characteristics, Powder coatings, and more ...