How Are Effect Pigments Used in Various Industries?

Special effects pigments provide the opportunity to create unique optical effects in paints and coatings. They are used in a wide range of applications such as industrial safety markings, powder coatings and automotive finishes. They are also used in cosmetics & personal care for coloring the eyes, lips and nails. Special effect pigments are manufactured from minerals such as mica and can be coated with one or more metal oxides to create a wide variety of color interactions.

A key requirement for these effect pigments is their durability, which must be capable of surviving repeated abrasion and exposure to UV radiation. In addition, they must be easy to disperse and stable under a variety of conditions. This is because they are subjected to extensive testing by end-use manufacturers who demand top performance and a high level of reliability from their pigments.