INDUSTRIES & APPLICATIONS

Understand the material.
Explore what color can do.

Pigment selection depends on the material, processing conditions and final environment. Explore common applications and the details that guide evaluation.

Polymer pellets and molded plastic sample plaques

01 / POLYMERS & MASTERBATCH

Plastics

For masterbatch and molded plastic products, we start with the resin, processing temperature and intended end use.

Details to discuss

  • Polymer and masterbatch system
  • Processing temperature and molding method
  • Target shade and migration requirements
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Painted metal panels with satin coating finishes

02 / SURFACE & FINISH

Paints & Coatings

For architectural and industrial coatings, discuss the binder system, target shade, opacity and exposure conditions.

Details to discuss

  • Binder and solvent system
  • Shade, opacity and gloss requirements
  • Indoor or outdoor exposure
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Printing press rollers and a sheet with colored ink

03 / PRINT & EXPRESSION

Printing Inks

Printing process and substrate requirements guide the discussion of dispersion, transparency and resistance.

Details to discuss

  • Printing process and ink system
  • Substrate and transparency requirements
  • Dispersion and resistance conditions
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Textured rubber material samples

04 / FLEXIBILITY & FORM

Rubber

Review the rubber formulation, curing process and final service conditions when discussing suitable pigments.

Details to discuss

  • Rubber and compounding system
  • Curing and processing conditions
  • Migration and exposure requirements
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Woven textile swatches showing detailed fiber textures

05 / FIBER & TEXTURE

Textile

Understand the fiber and coloring or printing process, then define shade and fastness requirements.

Details to discuss

  • Fiber type and finishing process
  • Coloring or printing system
  • Shade and fastness requirements
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Overlapping sheets of textured paper

06 / TEXTURE & COLOR

Paper

The intended use, coloring process and surface characteristics help frame the pigment evaluation.

Details to discuss

  • Paper type and end use
  • Coloring process and surface properties
  • Target shade and resistance conditions
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Images are illustrative temporary application visuals. Suitability must be confirmed for the specific pigment grade and intended use.

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