PIGMENT

Pigment refers to pigments or colorants, which are insoluble solid powders capable of imparting color to materials. They exhibit color by selectively absorbing or scattering light, distinguishing them from soluble dyes.
Description
Core Features
Insoluble: Practically insoluble in water/solvents, dispersed as fine particles in a carrier (resin, oil, etc.).
Stability: Resistant to light, heat, and weather, with minimal fading; excellent coverage.
Color manifestation principle: absorbing certain wavelengths of light and reflecting the remaining light to produce color (e.g., red pigment absorbs green light and reflects red light).


Main types
Inorganic pigments: titanium white (TiO₂), iron oxide (red/yellow/black), ultramarine, chromium green, etc. They exhibit excellent weather and heat resistance, strong covering power, and are used in coatings, plastics, and building materials.
Organic pigments: Phthalocyanine blue/green, azo red/yellow, quinacridone, etc. These pigments are vibrant in color and possess high tinting strength, making them suitable for inks, premium coatings, plastics, and cosmetics.
Functional pigments: pearlescent, fluorescent, anti-rust, conductive pigments, etc., meeting special performance requirements.