There has been increased interest recently in the use of metallic pigments. Metallic pigments are found in many everyday objects, from household items and sporting goods to the coatings on scratch cards. Color is one of the key factors that influences a customer purchase decision — this key fact makes this detailed consideration of metallic pigments a valuable addition to the literature.

Metallic Pigments in Polymers is the ideal basic guide for anyone who is about to start working with metallic pigments; it also, however, contains a wealth of information which will make it a handy reference for those already involved with these pigments.

From the Preface: “...The tone [of this book] is practical, rather than theoretical. The intention is to teach the features and benefits of this novel class of pigments, to allow users to achieve the best possible visual result with the most economical cost in use. It is also hoped that those not already familiar with metallic pigments will be persuaded to explore their potential to add value to their products...”

Target Audience: Any reader with a practical interest in the use of metallic pigments in polymers, from coatings formulators to metallic pigment manufacturers to designers and engineers working with molded plastics.

Table of Contents:

Introduction and History

Metal Pigment Types

Manufacture

Pigment Characteristics

Delivery Forms

Comparison of Mass Pigmentation and Coating

Mass Pigmentation Application Characteristics

Flow and Weld Lines in Mass Pigmented Applications

Formulation of Mass Pigmented Polymers

Conversion Processes

Applications of Mass Pigmented Systems

Metal Pigmented Coatings

Applications of Metal Pigmented Coatings

Powder Coatings

Non-Colouristic Applications

Health, Safety and Handling

References

Index