Synopses & Reviews
Many rapid developments have taken place in the area of special effect pigments since the 1990s. This book describes the changes of the special effect pigments, regarding their characteristics, manufacturing processes and application type. Furthermore it gives an overview of the areas: "colour metrics for special effect pigments" and "application of the decorative and maintaining cosmetic". It is particularly meant for colour designers, application technicians and product developers in the ranges of lacquers, plastics, printing inks and cosmetics. Even the responsible persons in Marketing and Sales will receive useful information for customer discussions into the range of the special effect pigments.
About the Author
Dr. Gerhard Pfaff studied chemistry and obtained his Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry 1983 from the Frie
Table of Contents
History of pearl lustre pigments
Optical specialities, manufacture and properties
Pearl lustre pigments in paints
Pearl lustre pigments in plastics
Applications with pearl lustre pigments in printing inks
Pearl lustre pigments in cosmetics
Colorimetry of pearl lustre pigments
General information
Impact of pearl lustre pigments
Proof of physiological compatibility