Pigments glitter

A totally different method is used to produce very large size flakes or glitter. The raw material is polished aluminum foil for very brilliant products, aluminum is deposited on plastic film by vacuum metallizing. In a second step the metal surface is coated with protective clear ink to obtain colored glitter, colored transparent ink containing dyes or pigments is applied. 

Mica-Tek has an interesting approach to exploiting the variety of forms and colors of mica. A range of mica-based products have been developed which differ in the color and the shape of particle as well as in their glittering and sparkling effects. These decorative pigments are used in housewares, bathwares, toys, interior decorating, etc. 

Features Patented creates multicolor effects, brilliant color, glittering et-tects outperforms traditional pearlescent pigments in chroma, color purity, brightness, transparency, and retlectivity Regulatory Approved tor food contact FireShield H [Laurel Ind. Hatwick Std. Distrib.]... 

Said to be the first time glass pigments have been offered coated with titanium dioxide, giving a brilliant star-like glitter, with depth and multiple colours, another range by Engelhard, under the name Firemist, offers exceptional chroma, colour purity, brightness, transparency, and reflectivity. 

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