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Iridescent Pigments

Based on 899 products - Last update on the Jun 26, 2025

Iridescent pigments appear as fine powders with a pearlescent or metallic sheen. Their key advantages include high chromatic intensity, excellent durability, and compatibility with a wide range of coating systems. In coatings, iridescent pigments are used to achieve striking visual effects in automotive, decorative, and specialty applications. 

Available in both natural mica-based and synthetic substrates, these pigments allow for precise control over shimmer, transparency, and interference colors. Compliance with evolving regulations ensures that modern iridescent pigments align with sustainability goals.

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Mearlin® Nu-Antique Bronze 9240AB

by Sun Chemical (DIC)

Mearlin® Nu-Antique Bronze 9240AB by Sun Chemical (DIC) is an iron oxide and titanium dioxide coated mica flakes with black iron oxide. It creates light shade with high-color purity and excellent coverage. It permits formulators to control the texture of the systems. Mearlin® Nu-Antique Bronze 9240AB produces exceptional finishes of unusual beauty for architectural, decorative, industrial coatings and printing inks.

Mearlin® Exterior Super Orange 339Z

by Sun Chemical (DIC)

Mearlin® Exterior Super Orange 339Z by Sun Chemical (DIC) is NK platelets of mica coated with titanium dioxide and a small amount of stannic oxide and chromium hydroxide. It has pale orange reflection color and offers long-term weatherability. Mearlin® Exterior Super Orange 339Z produces mica pearl finishes of unusual beauty for automotive-, coil- and industrial coatings.

Mearlin® Exterior Bright Silver 139Z

by Sun Chemical (DIC)

Mearlin® Exterior Bright Silver 139Z by Sun Chemical (DIC) is a platelet of mica coated with titanium dioxide and a small amount of stannic oxide and chromium hydroxide. It offers long term weatherability. It permits paint formulators to control the texture of coating in both water- and solvent-borne systems.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It creates light shade with high color purity and excellent coverage.</li> <li>Mearlin® Exterior Bright Silver 139Z produces mica pearl finishes of unusual beauty for automotive-, coil, architectural-, decorative-, industrial coatings and printing inks.</li></ul>

Iridescent Pigments