Metallic effect pigments outdated, bronzes are platelet-shaped, metallic pigments. The optical effect of these effect pigments based on orientation of the flakes parallel to the surface of the surrounding system in which a directed reflection occurs. They are in the Colour Index under CI Pigment Metal listed. Metallic effect pigments are used for producing metallic effects in coatings , printing, plastics and cosmetics used. The economically most important aluminium.

Leafing- und Non-Leafing-Types

A basic distinction between leafing and non-leafing pigments. In the former, the platelets are oriented according to the application in the coating film on the surface. This creates a strong metallic luster impression, which is however not smear and scratch-resistant. Applications include printing inks, reflective paints and aerosol paints , since the optical effect in these applications plays a prominent role. Brass pigments are basically leafing types. 

Non-leafing pigments are evenly distributed in the film matrix after application. They are thus protected against abrasion and attack by chemicals, which on the other hand make them appear grey and substantially less metallic. They can be combined with colour pigments to produce coloured metallic effects. This is possible with leafing pigments only in small concentrations, since these cover the pigment pigments distributed evenly in the paint by the concentration on the paint surface. Main fields of application are automotive coatings, coatings for mobile phones or electrical components and general industrial coatings 

PRODUCTS 

• SPARKLING ALUMINUM PASTE
• BRIGHT EFFECT ALUMINUM PASTE
• CORN-FLAKE ALUMINUM PASTE
• STANDARD NON-LEAFING ALUMINUM PASTE
• STANDARD LEAFING ALUMINUM PASTE
• PREMIUM LEAFING ALUMINUM PASTE
• WATER-BORNE ALUMINUM PASTE
• VACCUM METALLIZED PIGMENT
• AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALITY ALUMINUM PASTE
• INK SPECIALITY ALUMINIUM PIGMENT
• ALUMINUM PIGMENT FOR POWDER COATING
• ALUMINUM POWDER FOR ANTI-CORROSIVE COATING
• ALUMINUM POWDER /PASTE FOR AAC
• ALUMINUM POWDER FOR SOLAR INDUSTRY
• BRONZE POWDER